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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one thing that Fiona never does?
(a) Supports her children in their schooling.
(b) Attends church on Sunday mornings.
(c) Questions Paddy's authority.
(d) Converts to Catholicism.

3. What occupation does the eldest Cleary son hold?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Fence builder.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Livestock manager.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fiona is bedridden with her latest pregnancy, who is her greatest helper?

2. What does Mary Carson have difficulty keeping?

3. Paddy and Fiona have how many sons?

4. How long did it take the Cleary family to arrive in Gillanbone?

5. Which of the following are two of the Cleary boys?

(see the answer key)

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