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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?
(a) "Dark mutterings".
(b) "Hushed secrets".
(c) "Eloborate tales".
(d) "False assumptions".

2. What does Rose know about Moran before she even meets him?
(a) Moran is a heroic war veteran.
(b) Moran is rich man with a lot of land.
(c) Moran is a widower raising children alone.
(d) Moran is a ladies man who is not to be trusted.

3. What does Moran shoot with his shotgun?
(a) A bird.
(b) A can.
(c) A window.
(d) A dog.

4. What do Rose and her sister sneak into the house?
(a) A musket from the war.
(b) A Franciscan robe.
(c) A German shepherd.
(d) An ancient set of tea cups.

5. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?
(a) Moran is growing weaker.
(b) Moran has an inccurrable illness.
(c) Moran is getting stronger.
(d) Moran is losing his mind.

6. What is the name of the farm that Moran and Rose live on?
(a) Great Hills.
(b) Rolling Meadows.
(c) Great Meadow.
(d) Rolling Hills.

7. What does McQuaid find overbearing about Moran's personality?
(a) Moran's constant need to be right.
(b) Moran's praise of his children.
(c) Moran's treatment of women.
(d) Moran's regret about post-war Ireland.

8. What is Moran's first name?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Michael.
(d) Steven.

9. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?
(a) They don't know who Luke is.
(b) They get tense.
(c) They are excited to share.
(d) They get angry.

10. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) Scotland.
(d) The United States of America.

11. What is the main topic of conversation between Moran and McQuaid?
(a) The economy.
(b) The weather.
(c) Their families.
(d) The war.

12. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?
(a) Disapproval.
(b) Relief.
(c) Nervousness.
(d) Excitement.

13. What is Rose's last name?
(a) Lawson.
(b) O'Donnell.
(c) Brady.
(d) McGuinley.

14. What word best explains how Moran is acting in regards to his own possible death?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Unnerved.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Pathetic.

15. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?
(a) Moran.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Mona.
(d) Sheila.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than love, what is a possible reason for Rose to marry Moran?

2. What does Moran complain about after asking Rose to marry him?

3. Where did Rose work prior to returning to Ireland?

4. Why does Rose make a habit of joining the evening mail group?

5. The last true Monaghan Day marks a time when the girls remember their father as what?

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