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

2. What does Rose tell Michael he must do to make everything better with Moran?
(a) Michael must apologize to Moran.
(b) Michael must work on the farm for free.
(c) Michael must give up drinking for good.
(d) Michael must bring Luke home from London.

3. What does Moran spread across the fields?
(a) Lime.
(b) Seeds.
(c) Water.
(d) Pesticides.

4. Where do Sean and Sheila get married?
(a) Great Meadow.
(b) Dublin.
(c) The local golf course.
(d) London.

5. Who stood in for Moran during Maggie's wedding?
(a) Mark's father.
(b) Luke.
(c) McQuaid.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sheila and Sean go back to the house while the rest of the family is pitching in with the haymaking?

2. How many positions does Maggie get accepted to?

3. Why do Mark and Maggie return to Great Meadow the next summer after their wedding?

4. That winter what announcement does Sheila make?

5. Where do Nell and Michael make love?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Maggie's life changed by Rose becoming part of the family?

2. What does Moran do when he finds out Michael quit school?

3. Why is Moran out of sorts the morning after he fights with Rose?

4. By Section 5, what is Moran losing that he treasures most?

5. What do Moran and Rose think when Michael isn't present for the Rosary?

6. Why is Moran threatened by Rose?

7. How is Michael jeopardizing his future?

8. What does Mark do that Moran finds ludicrous?

9. In Section 5, what fills the house with joy?

10. What subject infuriates Moran and sparks a fight between he and Rose?

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