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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. What does Rose know about Moran before she even meets him?
2. Who, in particular, thinks Rose is making a mistake by entertaining Moran?
3. What term is used to describe the rumors floating around about Moran?
4. How does Moran know McQuaid?
5. How does Moran react when the girls bring up some of the stories they have heard spoken of about Monaghan Days past?
Short Essay Questions
1. What makes the girls tense when Moran and McQuaid are talking?
2. What is the importance of the ritual of the Rosary?
3. How does McQuaid compliment Moran's daughters during his visit?
4. Why does McQuaid leave Great Meadow early?
5. Name one way in that Moran and Rose are very different.
6. Why do the Moran's daughters come home to Great Meadow?
7. Explain Rose's role in the Moran family.
8. What does Moran realize as McQuaid leaves the house?
9. What conclusion does Moran come to about Rose Brady?
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
Discuss the idea of gender roles as portrayed in the novel.
1. Do you think this novel is portrays women in a positive light? Why or why not?
2. Do you think that the men in the novel show respect to the women in their lives? If so, how? If not, why do you think they disrespect women? Use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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