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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the daughters reacting to Moran's possible death?
(a) Uncaring.
(b) Panicking.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

2. After not seeing Rose at the post office, what does Moran do?
(a) Moran sends Rose a letter.
(b) Moran calls Rose at home.
(c) Moran believes Rose hates him.
(d) Moran gives up and finds a new woman.

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

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

5. When McQuaid leaves he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second", to whom is he referring?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Rose.
(c) Moran.
(d) Sheila.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ritual does Moran do every night before bed?

2. What lie does McQuaid tell Moran at the end of their discussion?

3. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?

4. How does the Moran family react to Rose?

5. The once strong Moran is now dealing with the irony of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does McQuaid leave Great Meadow early?

2. What are Moran's feelings about Rose during their post office courtship?

3. What is Rose Brady's background prior to meeting Moran?

4. Why does Rose stop going to the evening mail group?

5. Describe McQuaid's language towards his wife.

6. Why does Moran speak so highly about the war?

7. Explain Rose's role in the Moran family.

8. How did Rose meet Moran?

9. How does McQuaid compliment Moran's daughters during his visit?

10. What makes the girls tense when Moran and McQuaid are talking?

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