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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Drogheda known for?
(a) A wildlife refuge.
(b) The finest Holstein cattle in New Zealand.
(c) Being the largest sheep ranch in New South Wales.
(d) Raising more pigs than all the other ranches combined.

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

4. What is the name of the newest Cleary?
(a) Hayden.
(b) Howard.
(c) Hank.
(d) Harold.

5. Which brother always seems to be Meggie's champion?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Jack.
(c) Frank.
(d) Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Paddy Cleary move to New South Wales?

3. The "Thorn Birds" spans three generations of what family?

4. Who is the first person that the Cleary family meets when they arrive in Gillanbone?

5. Where is Fiona's family from?

(see the answer key)

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