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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 is Moran's first name?

2. What did Rose have plenty of in her younger days?

3. Saying the Rosary is significant in what religion?

4. While Moran is quite mean with money; what word best describes how Rose is with money?

5. What word best explains how Moran is acting in regards to his own possible death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are Moran's feelings about Rose during their post office courtship?

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

7. Why is it important that Moran's aging and increasing weakness is foreshadowed in Section 1 of the book?

8. Describe the relationship between Moran and McQuaid.

9. What does Moran realize as McQuaid leaves the house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is often used in literature. It gives the reader insight into what might happen in the future. In Amongst Women, the author utilizes foreshadowing from the very beginning. Did the foreshadowing give the reader a better insight into what was to come? Or did it simply create more questions and suspense? State your opinion and support your answer with examples of foreshadowing from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is used throughout the novel. The Rosary in particular was a recurring symbol. Define symbolism and give three different examples of what the Rosary may have symbolized. Support each example with evidence from the novel.

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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