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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. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Elated.

2. How is Rose handling Moran's possible death?
(a) She is frantic.
(b) She has not given it any thought.
(c) She is acting like it won't ever happen.
(d) She is quietly preparing for it.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rose and her sister sneak into the house?

2. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?

3. What did Moran fear that lead to his marriage to Rose?

4. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?

5. What does Moran shoot with his shotgun?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Moran feel about marrying Rose?

3. Describe the relationship between Moran and McQuaid.

4. What is the girls' plan for making their father feel better?

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

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

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

8. Why does McQuaid leave Great Meadow early?

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

10. Why is money a sensitive subject between Moran and McQuaid?

(see the answer keys)

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