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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Michael doesn't show up for the Rosary, where do Moran and Rose assume he is?
(a) New York.
(b) At the pub.
(c) Dublin.
(d) London.

2. Michael is caught flirting with Nell Morahan. What is her reputation?
(a) She is older and promiscuous.
(b) She is younger and immature.
(c) She is shy and rarely talks to men.
(d) She is mean and rude to men.

3. What does Maggie report about Luke?
(a) He is back in school.
(b) He is lonely and wants to return home.
(c) He and his businesses are doing well.
(d) He is broke and needs a loan.

4. In the midst of his conflict with Michael, what can be considered Moran's anchor?
(a) The distraction of the farm.
(b) His friendship with McQuaid.
(c) The ritual of the Rosary.
(d) His relationship with Rose.

5. Why does young Michael cry during the ritual of the Rosary?
(a) He is afraid of Moran.
(b) He does not believe in the Rosary.
(c) He hurt his back tending to the garden.
(d) He misses his sisters.

6. What is the name of Sheila's boyfriend?
(a) Patrick O'Conner.
(b) William Hulahan.
(c) Sheamus Wilson.
(d) Sean Flynn.

7. As Moran seems to lose his spark for life, what is it that he mentions he feels betrayed by?
(a) His two sons who left him.
(b) How boring life has been after the war.
(c) Rose who seems to like his children more than him.
(d) How fast the years have gone by.

8. What word best describes how Moran feels about Rose going out?
(a) Angry.
(b) Happy.
(c) Scared.
(d) Threatened.

9. Whose place in the household does Rose take over?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Moran.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Mona.

10. Where does Michael go instead of going to school?
(a) Michael tries to find Nell.
(b) Michael travels back to Dublin.
(c) Michael skips school to go to a bar.
(d) Michael travels to London to find Luke.

11. Why do Mark and Maggie return to Great Meadow the next summer after their wedding?
(a) Mark needed to ask Moran for money.
(b) Mark and Maggie are moving back to Great Meadow for good.
(c) Maggie wanted to update Moran and Rose about Luke.
(d) Maggie gave birth to a baby boy.

12. Who helps Maggie apply for positions as a nurse?
(a) Moran.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Rose.
(d) Mona.

13. What do the children tend to do when Moran gets angry?
(a) Fight back.
(b) Slip out of the room.
(c) Become withdrawn and quiet.
(d) Confront their father about his anger.

14. What touchy subject does Moran finally ask Maggie about when she returns from London on holiday?
(a) Her studies.
(b) Luke.
(c) Her boyfriends.
(d) His marriage to Rose.

15. On the way home from the wedding, what does Moran make everyone do in the car to save time?
(a) Open the wedding gifts.
(b) Change out of their wedding clothes.
(c) Eat their dinner.
(d) Say the Rosary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mark compare Great Meadow to as he leaves on the train?

2. What does Michael borrow from Nell?

3. How old is Michael when his sisters leave home?

4. What does Maggie report that Luke is doing in London?

5. What does Moran spread across the fields?

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