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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. McQuaid is quite successful despite his lack of what?
(a) Family support.
(b) Education.
(c) Money.
(d) Business sense.

2. Who helps Rose sneak something into the wardrobe?
(a) She does it alone.
(b) Her step-daughters.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

3. What word best describes Moran's feelings about the wedding?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Anger.
(d) Happiness.

4. How does the Moran family react to Rose?
(a) They reject her.
(b) They accept her.
(c) They think she is after Moran's money.
(d) They think she is not trust-worthy.

5. What business has made McQuaid so successful after the war?
(a) The cattle business.
(b) The stock market.
(c) Farming potatos.
(d) The used car business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?

2. Why is growing frail so hard for Moran?

3. What is Moran's first name?

4. What does Moran shoot with his shotgun?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Moran angry that more than half his children left Ireland to work in England?

3. Why does McQuaid leave Great Meadow early?

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

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

6. What is the importance of the ritual of the Rosary?

7. What conclusion does Moran come to about Rose Brady?

8. Describe McQuaid's language towards his wife.

9. How does Moran feel about marrying Rose?

10. Why do the Moran's daughters come home to Great Meadow?

(see the answer keys)

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