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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Their farm is taken by the bank.
(d) Paddy runs them out of town in disgrace.

2. What does Frank do after he hears reports about him and Paddy?
(a) Leaves Gillanbone.
(b) Marries the neighbor girl.
(c) Confides in Ralph.
(d) Opens his own blacksmith shop.

3. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?
(a) Mrs. Carson.
(b) Sister Agatha.
(c) Sister Margaret.
(d) Miss Appleton.

4. What sets Frank apart from the other male Cleary children?
(a) All of the given answers are correct.
(b) Helping his mother out when Paddy is not around.
(c) His love of adventure and travel.
(d) His desire to be independent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary promise Paddy?

2. What does the Cleary family do every Sunday?

3. What is the name of the newest Cleary?

4. How much older is Mary than Ralph?

5. Who is the main character of this novel?

(see the answer key)

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