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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ralph find Meggie at the end of Mary's birthday party?
(a) Weeping in the garden.
(b) Sitting on Mary's front porch.
(c) Sitting alone in her room at Drogheda.
(d) Crying over Hal's grave.

2. What is Drogheda known for?
(a) Being the largest sheep ranch in New South Wales.
(b) Raising more pigs than all the other ranches combined.
(c) The finest Holstein cattle in New Zealand.
(d) A wildlife refuge.

3. What does Mary Carson do before the event that she plans?
(a) Pens a new will.
(b) Talks to Paddy about Meggie.
(c) Consults with a caterer to make sure the food is perfect.
(d) Takes a trip to town.

4. What does Mary tell Ralph after she leaves her birthday party?
(a) That he needs to be closer to the Cleary family to take care of them.
(b) That this will be her last party and she will choose her time to die.
(c) To leave the maids alone.
(d) To loan Paddy money.

5. What does Mary give Ralph the evening of her 72nd birthday party?
(a) The family Bible.
(b) A sealed envelope.
(c) The keys to her house.
(d) The name of someone in Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Meggie hurt at Mary's party?

2. How many brothers and sisters does Fiona have?

3. What is Paddy's occupation when he and his family leave New Zealand?

4. When Fiona is bedridden with her latest pregnancy, who is her greatest helper?

5. Who does Paddy work for before his marriage?

(see the answer key)

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