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

2. Despite the fact that he asks for the opinions of others, what does Moran usually do?
(a) Moran does what the Lord tells him to do.
(b) Moran does whatever Rose wants.
(c) Moran just does whatever he wishes.
(d) Moran does what his daughters tell him is best.

3. What did Rose have plenty of in her younger days?
(a) Land.
(b) Job opportunities.
(c) Male suitors.
(d) Money.

4. Why does Moran constantly protest that nobody cares for him?
(a) So that his neighbors will have pity on him.
(b) To secure the attention of his daughters.
(c) So that McQuaid will stay longer.
(d) Because nobody actually does care about him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moran feel about Monaghan Days of past?

2. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?

3. Which character enrages Moran by accidentally dropping a plate?

4. What does McQuaid chastise Moran for NOT doing after the war?

5. Saying the Rosary is significant in what religion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe McQuaid's language towards his wife.

2. Name one way in that Moran and Rose are very different.

3. Why is Moran ill tempered at the beginning of Section 2?

4. How did Rose meet Moran?

5. What does McQuaid mean when he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second"?

6. What conclusion does Moran come to about Rose Brady?

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

8. Why does McQuaid leave Great Meadow early?

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

10. What does Moran realize as McQuaid leaves the house?

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