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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mary Carson view Ralph de Bricassart?
(a) As a son.
(b) As a brother.
(c) As a husband.
(d) She is attracted to him.

2. What is Paddy's occupation when he and his family leave New Zealand?
(a) Boxer.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Farmer and sometime sheep shearer.
(d) School teacher.

3. With the exception of Meggie, what is the family's attitude toward Fiona's latest pregnancy?
(a) Anger at another mouth to feed.
(b) Embarrassment.
(c) Welcoming - someone to eventually help out in the fields.
(d) Worry for Fiona's health.

4. What does the Cleary family do every Sunday?
(a) Go to mass.
(b) Hold a family meeting with their relatives.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Eat at the local church dinner.

5. Which of the following does Mary Carson not provide for Paddy's family?
(a) A home.
(b) A maid.
(c) Tuition for two of the Cleary children to go to boarding school.
(d) A job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Frank do after he hears reports about him and Paddy?

3. What one thing does Drogheda not have on the premises?

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

5. What is the district's most important social event?

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