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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary Carson have difficulty keeping?
(a) A doctor's appointment.
(b) Her bills paid.
(c) A station manager.
(d) A date with the town doctor.

2. Why is Stuart able to leave school?
(a) He fights with Paddy.
(b) He and Meggie fight continuously.
(c) He goes on a hunger strike.
(d) Mary no longer wants to invest in his education.

3. What are the names of the twins that Fiona gives birth to?
(a) Frank and Chris.
(b) Adam and Michael.
(c) James and Patrick.
(d) Patrick and Ralph.

4. What does Fiona's father give Paddy?
(a) Money to buy a farm.
(b) A share in the family farm.
(c) A new car.
(d) A herd of sheep.

5. What essential part of the house is still found outside at Drogheda?
(a) The privy.
(b) A bathtub.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) A water heater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the oldest son runs away?

2. Who does Paddy work for before his marriage?

3. What is the district's most important social event?

4. How frequently is mail delivered to Drogheda?

5. What happens to Hal?

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