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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 91 - 124).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maggie report that Luke is doing in London?
(a) Studying accountancy.
(b) Working as an electrician.
(c) Studying to be a doctor.
(d) Working as a teacher.

2. What does Michael do that shocks the girls and allows them to see him in a different light?
(a) He talks back to Moran.
(b) He kisses a woman.
(c) He drinks a beer.
(d) He ignores his daily chores.

3. What excuse does Moran give as to why he invited McQuaid to the celebration?
(a) So McQuaid wouldn't be so lonely.
(b) So McQuaid wouldn't drink himself stupid at the fair.
(c) Because he missed McQuaid.
(d) So McQuaid would leave the house.

4. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?
(a) Maggie and Rose.
(b) Mona and Maggie.
(c) Sheila and Mona.
(d) Moran and McQuaid.

5. What does Moran tell Michael to do when he finds out about his sons affair with Nell?
(a) Moran sends Michael to his room and tells him to take of his clothes and prepare for a beating.
(b) Moran tells Michael to end the affair and go back to school or he will send him to boarding school.
(c) Moran hits Michael and informs him that the beatings will continue until the affair ends.
(d) Moran kicks Michael out of the house and asks him never to return.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the daughters reacting to Moran's possible death?

2. Why does young Michael cry during the ritual of the Rosary?

3. Why is Moran so annoyed by McQuaid's car?

4. How does Moran know McQuaid?

5. What benefits do the girls receive by having Rose around?

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