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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paddy's job?
(a) Day laborer for other farmers.
(b) Welder.
(c) Storekeeper.
(d) Sheep herder.

2. Which character's workload increases significantly with the move to New South Wales?
(a) Paddy.
(b) Frank.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Meggie.

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

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

5. What is the special gift that Meggie receives for her fourth birthday?
(a) A trip to the candy store in Wahine.
(b) A pet lamb named Bo.
(c) A doll that she names Agnes.
(d) A day to follow her dad on his daily chores.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which family member is not allowed to attend church?

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

4. Why does Paddy get into an argument with Frank when they are in Gillanbone for the Show and Picnic Races?

5. What does Frank participate in while touring the midway with Meggie and Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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