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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 happens to the land a week after the fire?
(a) Rains soak the area.
(b) The boys chop the remaining trees down.
(c) New growth begins to appear.
(d) The burnt area withers even more in the heat.

2. Who is Luke's new boss when he becomes a sugar cane cutter?
(a) Michael Smith.
(b) Arne Swenson.
(c) Mick Rutherford.
(d) Patrick O'Malloy.

3. What does Justine choose to do rather than attend college?
(a) Travel the world.
(b) Move to Gillanbone and live independently.
(c) Become an actress.
(d) Marry.

4. What does Luke first invite Meggie to?
(a) Church.
(b) A dance.
(c) An ice cream social.
(d) A family reunion.

5. What occupation does Dane want to pursue?
(a) Sheep shearer.
(b) Store owner.
(c) The priesthood.
(d) Blacksmith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meggie stay with Luke?

2. What happens between Meggie and her visitor at Matlock?

3. What does Luke find for Meggie when they get to Queensland?

4. Where does Meggie go after her trip to Matlock?

5. Why does Fiona see things from Meggie's perspective?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Meggie attend Dane's ordination?

2. Who is Luke O'Neill?

3. What are Meggie's thoughts regarding the first few days/weeks of her marriage?

4. Who comes to visit Meggie while she is on vacation at Matlock?

5. What are three major decisions that Luke makes, without consulting Meggie, in the first part of their marriage?

6. What are the Cleary brothers like?

7. What does Meggie think of Luke when she is getting to know him?

8. What are some things that Meggie realizes about Luke?

9. Following the end of the war, what happens with Father Ralph?

10. What happens to the twins in New Guinea?

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