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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days does the fire burn before the rains come?
(a) One day.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

2. Where do the Cleary children attend school?
(a) Sacred Heart Convent School.
(b) Wahine Elementary.
(c) Lord of the Outback Elementary.
(d) The corner school.

3. Why do Paddy and Frank have so many conflicts?
(a) Fiona favors Frank over Paddy.
(b) Frank is not Paddy's biological son.
(c) There is so much work to do and both are stressed.
(d) Paddy feels that Frank is too protective of Meggie.

4. How frequently is mail delivered to Drogheda?
(a) Every week.
(b) Every six weeks.
(c) Every month.
(d) Every three days.

5. What is Drogheda known for?
(a) Being the largest sheep ranch in New South Wales.
(b) The finest Holstein cattle in New Zealand.
(c) A wildlife refuge.
(d) Raising more pigs than all the other ranches combined.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take the Cleary family to arrive in Gillanbone?

2. How much older is Mary than Ralph?

3. What does the housekeeper tell Ralph the morning after Mary Carson's birthday party?

4. Who is the one character dissatisfied with life on the ranch?

5. What one thing does Drogheda not have on the premises?

(see the answer key)

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