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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character says that Frank is no better than the one who fathered him?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Paddy.
(d) Mary Carson.

2. Why does Meggie leave school?
(a) A pregnant Fiona cannot manage all of the housework.
(b) Meggie is making poor grades.
(c) Mary no longer wants to pay tuition at the school.
(d) Meggie needs to help Paddy with the sheep.

3. How much older is Mary than Ralph?
(a) Five decades.
(b) Two decades.
(c) One decade.
(d) Four decades.

4. What is Paddy's job?
(a) Storekeeper.
(b) Welder.
(c) Day laborer for other farmers.
(d) Sheep herder.

5. What is Paddy's occupation when he and his family leave New Zealand?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Boxer.
(c) School teacher.
(d) Farmer and sometime sheep shearer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters are Meggie's children?

2. Why does Paddy get into an argument with Frank when they are in Gillanbone for the Show and Picnic Races?

3. Who is Meggie's best friend at school?

4. Why is Stuart able to leave school?

5. Who is the first person that the Cleary family meets when they arrive in Gillanbone?

(see the answer key)

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