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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the district's most important social event?
(a) The Gillanbone Catholic Church Ice Cream Social.
(b) Drogheda Sheep Herders Reunion.
(c) Holy Covenant Reunion.
(d) Gillanbone Show and Picnic Races.

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

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

5. What does Fiona bring to her family?
(a) Extra money from a part-time job.
(b) An extra hand to help out with household chores.
(c) Praise for being a top student in her class.
(d) Scandal and shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fiona's father give Paddy?

2. What is one thing that Fiona never does?

3. Which brother always seems to be Meggie's champion?

4. How much older is Mary than Ralph?

5. Who does Mary Carson pay tuition for to attend boarding school in Gillanbone?

(see the answer key)

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