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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters are Meggie's children?
(a) Ralph & Fiona.
(b) Dane & Justine.
(c) Luke & Mary.
(d) Patrick & Agnes.

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

4. What does Mary give Ralph the evening of her 72nd birthday party?
(a) A sealed envelope.
(b) The name of someone in Rome.
(c) The family Bible.
(d) The keys to her house.

5. Where is Fiona's family from?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) China.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralph's role with the Cleary family?

2. Where do they bury Hal?

3. Why does Paddy Cleary move to New South Wales?

4. What does Mary tell Ralph after she leaves her birthday party?

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

(see the answer key)

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