The Thorn Birds | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. Which of the following is not one of Fiona's duties?

Assisting Paddy with the farm chores.

2. What is the special gift that Meggie receives for her fourth birthday?

A doll that she names Agnes.

3. What sets Frank apart from the other male Cleary children?

All of the given answers are correct.

4. The "Thorn Birds" spans three generations of what family?

Cleary.

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

Dane & Justine.

6. What two people or things is Ralph torn between?

Meggie and the Church.

7. Which of the following are two of the Cleary boys?

Jack & Hughie.

8. Paddy and Fiona have how many sons?

5.

9. What location is the primary setting of this love story?

Drogheda.

10. Who is the main character of this novel?

Meggie.

11. What is Paddy's job?

Day laborer for other farmers.