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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first person that the Cleary family meets when they arrive in Gillanbone?
(a) Paddy Cleary's mother.
(b) Mary Carson.
(c) Father Ralph.
(d) Fiona's sister.

2. Why does Meggie leave school?
(a) Meggie needs to help Paddy with the sheep.
(b) Mary no longer wants to pay tuition at the school.
(c) Meggie is making poor grades.
(d) A pregnant Fiona cannot manage all of the housework.

3. What trait does Bob lack that Paddy had?
(a) Quick temper.
(b) Ability to get along with people.
(c) Passion.
(d) Sense of humor.

4. Who is Luke's new boss when he becomes a sugar cane cutter?
(a) Arne Swenson.
(b) Michael Smith.
(c) Mick Rutherford.
(d) Patrick O'Malloy.

5. What does Father Ralph owe his success to?
(a) The Cleary family's move to Drogheda.
(b) The "new" will and the death of Mary Carson.
(c) The Archbishop and their life-long friendship.
(d) The generosity of the townspeople.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Meggie think Luke looks like?

2. What role is Father Ralph about to assume right after Meggie gives birth to her firstborn?

3. What does Fiona's father give Paddy?

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

5. What is Ralph's role with the Cleary family?

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