View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following are two of the Cleary boys?
(a) Dane & Patrick.
(b) Ralph & Adam.
(c) Jack & Hughie.
(d) Martin & Luke.

3. What does Mary provide for the Cleary family for her 72nd birthday party?
(a) A bigger house.
(b) All new party clothes.
(c) Indoor plumbing.
(d) New sheep.

4. Why does Meggie's friend's family leave town?
(a) Their farm is taken by the bank.
(b) Her father finds a new job.
(c) The children are not successful in school.
(d) Paddy runs them out of town in disgrace.

5. What happens to Hal?
(a) He moves in with Mary Carson.
(b) He moves to town to attend boarding school.
(c) He runs away from home.
(d) He becomes ill and dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary Carson prefer to remain a widow?

2. Where do they bury Hal?

3. What is Paddy's occupation when he and his family leave New Zealand?

4. Who is Meggie's best friend at school?

5. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 241 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample