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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the Cleary family not encounter at Drogheda?
(a) Dust and flies.
(b) Snakes, birds, and kangaroos.
(c) Oppressive heat.
(d) A forest.

4. Why does Mary Carson prefer to remain a widow?
(a) She will have to leave her home.
(b) If she remarries, all of her wealth becomes her husband's.
(c) Paddy will be jealous.
(d) She cannot find anyone she loves.

5. What is one thing that Fiona never does?
(a) Attends church on Sunday mornings.
(b) Converts to Catholicism.
(c) Supports her children in their schooling.
(d) Questions Paddy's authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary promise Paddy?

2. What happens to Paddy when he goes to check on his sheep in the middle of a big storm?

3. Which of the following is a gift that Ralph receives from Mary?

4. What occupation does the eldest Cleary son hold?

5. Why is Ralph sent to Gillanbone?

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