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

2. What is Moran's first name?

3. How does Rose feel about the idea of a revival of Monaghan Day?

4. What rumor does McQuaid bring up about Moran?

5. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Moran speak so highly about the war?

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

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

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

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

8. In Section 1, what seems to foreshadow a change of power between the family members?

9. Describe the relationship between Moran and McQuaid.

10. Describe McQuaid's language towards his wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea that Moran is a tragic hero can be debated.

1. Define a tragic hero.

2. Argue that Moran is or isn't a tragic hero, based on his character, personality, actions, and dialogue.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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