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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 124-168).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rose visits her family to swap what?
(a) Marriage advice.
(b) Spare produce.
(c) Old recipies.
(d) Fabric swatches.

2. What word best describes Rose's mothers feelings about the marriage?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Nervousness.
(c) Relief.
(d) Disapproval.

3. How does Maggie fill her time since she no longer has household chores to do?
(a) Explores the farm.
(b) Goes out at night to dances.
(c) Listens to the radio.
(d) Studies for her nursing exams.

4. After the war, what does Moran give to McQuaid?
(a) Advice.
(b) A house.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Money.

5. What kind of car does McQuaid drive?
(a) BMW.
(b) Volvo.
(c) Mercedes.
(d) Aston Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character enrages Moran by accidentally dropping a plate?

2. As Moran seems to lose his spark for life, what is it that he mentions he feels betrayed by?

3. What is the reason Rose returns to Ireland?

4. Which word best expresses Moran's feelings towards how the independent Ireland turned out?

5. Saying the Rosary is significant in what religion?

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