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

2. What petty thing sparks a fight between Moran and Michael?
(a) Moran's impolite nicknames for Moran and Nell.
(b) Michael's tendancy to come home late smelling of alcohol.
(c) The way Michael folds the laundry.
(d) The way Michael pushes the salt shaker to Moran.

3. That winter what announcement does Sheila make?
(a) She is dying.
(b) She is moving back to Great Meadow.
(c) She is engaged.
(d) She has won the lottery.

4. What chore does Moran gather the children to do?
(a) Clean all the windows.
(b) Pick the fruit from the trees.
(c) Mow and gather the hay.
(d) Wash the dishes.

5. What does Michael do that makes Nell worry?
(a) He threatens to move away.
(b) He proposes marriage.
(c) He quits school early.
(d) He tells Nell he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sheila invite to the wedding without consulting anyone?

2. What does Maggie report that Luke is doing in London?

3. Why do Sheila and Sean go back to the house while the rest of the family is pitching in with the haymaking?

4. Sheila and Mona send a note to Moran and Rose telling them that Michael is where?

5. Whose place in the household does Rose take over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Michael go to escape his father's wrath?

2. Why is Moran threatened by Rose?

3. What does Moran do when he finds out Michael quit school?

4. How does Moran respond when he is questioned about threatening Michael with his gun?

5. What does Mark do that Moran finds ludicrous?

6. When do Luke and Moran finally reconnect?

7. How is Michael jeopardizing his future?

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

9. What subject infuriates Moran and sparks a fight between he and Rose?

10. Why does Moran make the entire family join him in the ritual of the Rosary?

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