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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take the Cleary family to arrive in Gillanbone?
(a) Three days.
(b) One week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One month.

2. What does Ralph do with Mary Carson?
(a) Promises that he will move to Italy with her.
(b) Promises that he will work the ranch with Paddy.
(c) Asks her to be like a mother to him.
(d) Flirts with her to bring in more money for the Church.

3. Why does Meggie's friend's family leave town?
(a) The children are not successful in school.
(b) Her father finds a new job.
(c) Their farm is taken by the bank.
(d) Paddy runs them out of town in disgrace.

4. What event draws the Cleary family closer?
(a) Frank moving away.
(b) The birth of the twins.
(c) Hal's death.
(d) Meggie and Stuart coming home from school.

5. Why is Ralph sent to Gillanbone?
(a) Because he stole money from the Church.
(b) To meet up with Meggie.
(c) For disrespecting a bishop.
(d) To assist Mary Carson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What essential part of the house is still found outside at Drogheda?

3. What is one thing that Fiona never does?

4. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?

5. What does Fiona bring to her family?

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