Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?
2. Which two characters prepare the house for the big celebration?
3. What did Moran fear that lead to his marriage to Rose?
4. Moran has a hatred and fear of what two things?
5. How does Moran react when the girls bring up some of the stories they have heard spoken of about Monaghan Days past?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe McQuaid's language towards his wife.
2. Why is money a sensitive subject between Moran and McQuaid?
3. What conclusion does Moran come to about Rose Brady?
4. What is the girls' plan for making their father feel better?
5. What does Moran realize as McQuaid leaves the house?
6. Why is Moran angry that more than half his children left Ireland to work in England?
7. What makes the girls tense when Moran and McQuaid are talking?
8. Why does Rose stop going to the evening mail group?
9. Describe the relationship between Rose and Moran's children.
10. What does McQuaid mean when he says, "Some people can not bear to come in second"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Compare and contrast Moran from the beginning of the novel to the end. Does he change? If so, is it a positive change or a negative one and why? If you don't believe he changed; explain whether or not you think he needed to. Use examples from the novel to support your answers.
|
This section contains 744 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
