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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 Moran tell McQuaid about Luke?
(a) Luke is still living at home.
(b) Luke left the house on bad terms.
(c) Moran is proud of Luke.
(d) Moran is visiting Luke soon.

2. Where did Rose work prior to returning to Ireland?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) United States of America.
(d) Scotland.

3. Who does Moran speak to about the possibility of introducing another woman into the household?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Mona.
(c) McQuaid.
(d) Sheila.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of conversation between Moran and McQuaid?

2. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?

3. McQuaid is quite successful despite his lack of what?

4. What is the reason Rose returns to Ireland?

5. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the relationship between Rose and Moran's children.

4. Why do the Moran's daughters come home to Great Meadow?

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

6. Describe the relationship between Moran and McQuaid.

7. Why does McQuaid leave Great Meadow early?

8. How does Moran feel about marrying Rose?

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

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

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