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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. Why does young Michael cry during the ritual of the Rosary?
(a) He does not believe in the Rosary.
(b) He misses his sisters.
(c) He hurt his back tending to the garden.
(d) He is afraid of Moran.

2. Where does Michael flee to find refuge?
(a) To the cemetery where his real mother is buried.
(b) To Dublin to be with his sisters.
(c) To the bar so that he can drink until he forgets his problems.
(d) To New York to wait for Nell to return.

3. When Michael doesn't show up for the Rosary, where do Moran and Rose assume he is?
(a) New York.
(b) At the pub.
(c) Dublin.
(d) London.

4. On what occasion does Mark visit Great Meadow?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) Moran's birthday.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

5. Who else in the family also advocated for Maggie to leave and train as a nurse?
(a) McQuaid.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Luke.
(d) Mona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sheila go on her honeymoon?

2. What does young Michael get when Rose and Moran begin sharing a room?

3. What chore does Moran gather the children to do?

4. What does Moran spread across the fields?

5. What touchy subject does Moran finally ask Maggie about when she returns from London on holiday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Moran make the entire family join him in the ritual of the Rosary?

2. Where does Michael go to escape his father's wrath?

3. What bad habits does Michael engage in once all his sisters leave the house?

4. How does Moran respond to Michael's new way of life?

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

6. How is Michael jeopardizing his future?

7. What begins to happen to Moran physically after Maggie brings home her newborn son?

8. Why is Moran threatened by Rose?

9. Why do the children appreciate Rose as a new addition to the family?

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

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