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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. Half of Moran's children have left Ireland. Where have they gone?

2. How does Rose meet Moran?

3. How does Moran know McQuaid?

4. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?

5. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Rose's first impression of Moran?

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

3. Explain Rose's role in the Moran family.

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the relationship between Moran and McQuaid.

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

10. Why does Rose stop going to the evening mail group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Moran from the beginning of the novel to the end. Does he change? If so, is it a positive change or a negative one and why? If you don't believe he changed; explain whether or not you think he needed to. Use examples from the novel to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Rising action is the events that lead up to the climax.

1. Identify the rising action of the novel.

2. Explain why this is the rising action.

3. Discuss why the rising action is an important element in story telling.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Michael Moran, Sr. and Michael Moran, Jr. Keep in mind that while these two men seem quite different, they do share many similarities. Discuss both their commonalities and differences in character. Be sure to support your opinions with examples from the novel.

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