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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the oldest son runs away?
(a) He is sent to a military school.
(b) He is put in jail.
(c) He is captured by the police and brought back home.
(d) He loses his home.

2. Why does Mary Carson prefer to remain a widow?
(a) If she remarries, all of her wealth becomes her husband's.
(b) Paddy will be jealous.
(c) She cannot find anyone she loves.
(d) She will have to leave her home.

3. The "Thorn Birds" spans three generations of what family?
(a) Cleary.
(b) Aborigine.
(c) Wahine.
(d) Bricassart.

4. Where is Fiona's family from?
(a) China.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

5. Which of the following is a gift that Ralph receives from Mary?
(a) Daimler.
(b) A herd of livestock.
(c) New house.
(d) A trip to New Zealand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the socio-economic level of Fiona's family?

2. What is the special gift that Meggie receives for her fourth birthday?

3. What location is the primary setting of this love story?

4. What does the Cleary family do every Sunday?

5. Mary Carson is jealous of which character?

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