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The Thorn Birds Quiz

Colleen McCullough
This Study Guide consists of approximately 57 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Thorn Birds.

The Thorn Birds Quiz

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1)

What are the names of the twins that Fiona gives birth to? (from Chapter 6)

Patrick and Ralph.
Frank and Chris.
Adam and Michael.
James and Patrick.
2)

Which two family members are absent for Dane's ordination? (from Chapter 18)

Bob and Fiona.
Fiona and Meggie.
Jims and Patsy.
Luke and Meggie.
3)

What event does Mary Carson plan? (from Chapter 7)

A party for her 72nd birthday.
An outing for the entire Cleary family to Gillanbone.
A vacation for herself and Ralph.
A coming out party for Meggie.
4)

What is Ralph's role with the Cleary family? (from Chapter 6)

He provides transportation to them for errands.
He loans them money to tide them over.
He takes on a father role with the twins.
He is more of a close family friend than a priest.
5)

Why does Ralph ignore Meggie at Mary's birthday party? (from Chapter 7)

He blames her for Hal's death.
Paddy asks him to.
To prevent rumors of a liaison.
He is tired of her childish ways.
6)

Who returns to the Home Paddock? (from Chapter 9)

Father Ralph.
Stuart.
Meggie.
Frank.
7)

Whom does Justine fall in love with? (from Chapter 18)

A fellow actor.
Patrick Swenson.
Arne Swenson.
Rainer.
8)

Where does Father Ralph die? (from Chapter 19)

In Rome.
While visiting Justine in London.
At Drogheda.
While visiting Rainer in Germany.
9)

What is the next career move for Father Ralph after the role of private secretary in Sydney? (from Chapter 8)

To become a priest in Sydney.
To become the Pope.
To become an attendant to the Archbishop.
To become a bishop.
10)

What does Mary Carson do before the event that she plans? (from Chapter 7)

Consults with a caterer to make sure the food is perfect.
Talks to Paddy about Meggie.
Pens a new will.
Takes a trip to town.
11)

What role is Father Ralph about to assume right after Meggie gives birth to her firstborn? (from Chapter 12)

Cardinal.
Confidante to the Pope.
Principal of the boarding school in Gillanbone.
Archbishop and Papal Legate to Australia.
12)

Before returning for the funerals of Paddy and Stuart, when was the last time Father Ralph was at Drogheda? (from Chapter 9)

When he officiated at the funeral of Mary Carson.
When he discussed Frank with Paddy.
When he set up a trust fund for Meggie.
When he talked to Fiona about Meggie.
13)

What does Mary demand of Ralph after her birthday party, but he refuses? (from Chapter 7)

That he quit seeing Meggie.
A kiss.
That he move away.
That he find Frank and bring him home.
14)

Why does Archbishop de Bricassart disagree with the Pope? (from Chapter 15)

Because he feels that the Pope does not do enough to stop the war.
Because the Pope will not let the Archbishop visit Drogheda.
Because the Pope wants him to ask Meggie's forgiveness.
Because the Pope wants him to leave Rome.
15)

What event draws the Cleary family closer? (from Chapter 6)

Meggie and Stuart coming home from school.
The birth of the twins.
Frank moving away.
Hal's death.
16)

Who is Luke's new boss when he becomes a sugar cane cutter? (from Chapter 11)

Arne Swenson.
Mick Rutherford.
Patrick O'Malloy.
Michael Smith.
17)

What happens to Patsy when he and Jims are at war? (from Chapter 15)

He is hit by machine gun fire.
He runs into Father Ralph.
He and Jims are sent to fight separately.
He gets a letter from his girlfriend.
18)

What does Meggie think could be a result of kissing Luke? (from Chapter 10)

She might disappoint her mother.
She might betray Father Ralph.
She might become pregnant.
She might fall in love.
19)

How is the relationship between Dane and Justine? (from Chapter 17)

Jealous.
Very close.
Adversarial.
Distant.
20)

How does Rainer find out about the death of Father Ralph? (from Chapter 19)

From Justine.
In the Bonn paper.
From Meggie.
From Fiona.
21)

Who asks Father Ralph to check on Frank's condition? (from Chapter 8)

Jims.
Fiona.
Meggie.
Paddy.
22)

Who are Meggie's new employers in Queensland? (from Chapter 11)

Anne and Ludwig Mueller.
Fiona's cousins.
Mitchell Jones and family.
Bob and Mary O'Patrick.
23)

Who finds Paddy's remains? (from Chapter 9)

Fiona.
Father Ralph.
Stuart.
Meggie.
24)

Why is Meggie initially attracted to Luke? (from Chapter 11)

Because he reminds her of Paddy.
Because he is physically strong.
Because he superficially resembles Father Ralph.
Because Fiona thinks he is a good catch.
25)

What does Fiona neglect to tell Meggie? (from Chapter 6)

The mechanics of the female body.
What really happened to Hal.
How to find a boyfriend.
That Frank is her half-brother.
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