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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?

2. What is the relationship between Rose and Moran?

3. What does Moran praise McQuaid for?

4. What is Moran's first name?

5. What does McQuaid drink instead of the tea the girls make?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why do the girls try so desperately to move Moran's attention away from Luke?

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

7. What is the importance of the ritual of the Rosary?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moran had a strained relationship with all of his children, but certainly more so with his sons. Analyze why it is that Moran got along better with women. Use examples from the book and quotes that might help support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The setting of Amongst Women plays a big role in the story itself. Describe the setting, both historically and geographically, and explain why it is so important to the novel and the development of the characters. Use examples from the novel to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Much of this novel takes place in the past through the use of flashbacks. Why do you think the author worked backwards in such a way rather than chronologically? Do you think these flashbacks helped in the development in the characters and if so, how?

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