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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke find for Meggie when they get to Queensland?
(a) A job as a housekeeper on Himmelhoch.
(b) Her brother Frank.
(c) A beautiful new dress.
(d) A pet dog.

2. What does Father Ralph's mentor find when he looks in Ralph's missal?
(a) A poem by Poe.
(b) A picture of Meggie.
(c) A highlighted Biblical verse.
(d) A dried pink rose.

3. Where will Meggie's wages from her housekeeping job go?
(a) To support her family at Drogheda.
(b) To support the Catholic church.
(c) Straight into Luke's bank account.
(d) To send Jims and Patsy to boarding school.

4. Why does Meggie stay with Luke?
(a) They are building a future together.
(b) She loves her employers.
(c) She is in love with him.
(d) He forcefully commands her.

5. Who is in charge of a marriage, according to Meggie's background?
(a) The local priest.
(b) The man.
(c) Children.
(d) The woman's father.

6. What does Luke believe he should do when they get married?
(a) Look for a new place to live.
(b) Take title to all of his wife's possessions.
(c) Visit Father Ralph and tell him of their marriage.
(d) Visit his family.

7. What is the climate difference between Gillanbone and Queensland?
(a) Queensland is far hotter than Gillanbone.
(b) There is more snowfall in Gillanbone.
(c) The climate is about the same between the two locations.
(d) Queensland has much more rain than Gillanbone.

8. Why is Father Ralph hurt when he sees Meggie's child?
(a) He believes the Pope has overlooked him.
(b) He believes that Meggie returned to Luke after their time in Matlock.
(c) Because Fiona treats him suspiciously.
(d) Because Meggie ignores him.

9. Who does Meggie confide the state of her marriage to?
(a) Fiona.
(b) The Muellers.
(c) Father Ralph.
(d) No one.

10. What traveling job does Luke take for six days a week?
(a) Traveling school teacher.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Sugar cane cutter.
(d) Sheep shearer.

11. How does Luke take the news that Meggie is pregnant?
(a) He decides that he needs to work more hours to support his family.
(b) He is overcome with joy.
(c) He is sad that they haven't had any time alone as a couple.
(d) He is furious.

12. What is Justine torn between?
(a) Returning home to Drogheda or staying where she is.
(b) Telling Meggie about Rainer or keeping it a secret.
(c) The memory of her brother or carrying on with her career.
(d) Her acting career and her love affair with Rainer.

13. What position is Father Ralph elevated to at the end of the war?
(a) The Pope's personal assistant.
(b) Cardinal in Australia.
(c) Cardinal in Rome.
(d) Archbishop of Wahine.

14. Who shows up at Matlock while Meggie is staying there?
(a) Bob.
(b) Jims.
(c) Luke.
(d) Father Ralph.

15. Why is Meggie initially attracted to Luke?
(a) Because he is physically strong.
(b) Because he reminds her of Paddy.
(c) Because he superficially resembles Father Ralph.
(d) Because Fiona thinks he is a good catch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dane respond to Father Ralph?

2. Why does Archbishop de Bricassart disagree with the Pope?

3. Which Cleary family members are allowed to be a part of this nationwide effort?

4. How is baby Dane different from his sister?

5. Who does Archbishop de Bricassart encounter one evening?

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