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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mary tell Ralph after she leaves her birthday party?
(a) To leave the maids alone.
(b) To loan Paddy money.
(c) That he needs to be closer to the Cleary family to take care of them.
(d) That this will be her last party and she will choose her time to die.

3. What color is Meggie's party dress?
(a) Mint green.
(b) Orange.
(c) Delicate pinkish color, called "ashes of roses."
(d) Cherry red.

4. What is the district's most important social event?
(a) Holy Covenant Reunion.
(b) Drogheda Sheep Herders Reunion.
(c) Gillanbone Show and Picnic Races.
(d) The Gillanbone Catholic Church Ice Cream Social.

5. Where do they bury Hal?
(a) In Wahine.
(b) In a tiny cemetery on Drogheda.
(c) In Gillanbone.
(d) In the local church cemetery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that Fiona never does?

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

3. What does Ralph do with Mary Carson?

4. What is the special gift that Meggie receives for her fourth birthday?

5. What does Mary demand of Ralph after her birthday party, but he refuses?

(see the answer key)

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