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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 Young Michael tend to?

2. What is the name of Sheila's boyfriend?

3. Where does Michael go instead of going to school?

4. What does Sheila desperately want to study, but Moran will not allow it?

5. Where does Nell Morahan live?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Moran respond to Michael's new way of life?

2. What causes Moran to become more and more morose throughout Section 4?

3. What do Moran and Rose think when Michael isn't present for the Rosary?

4. By Section 5, what is Moran losing that he treasures most?

5. When do Luke and Moran finally reconnect?

6. What is it about Moran that seems to regulate the mood in the house?

7. How is Maggie's life changed by Rose becoming part of the family?

8. In Section 5, what fills the house with joy?

9. What begins to happen to Moran physically after Maggie brings home her newborn son?

10. Why is Maggie so confident when she leaves for London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the tone of the novel.

1. Discuss how the setting plays a role in creating the tone.

2. Discuss how the characters' actions help build the tone.

3. Discuss how the dialogue supports the tone.

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

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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