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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two people or things is Ralph torn between?
(a) Paddy and Fiona
(b) The Clearys and the Carsons.
(c) Being a sheep farmer or working in Wahine.
(d) Meggie and the Church.

2. What does Fiona bring to her family?
(a) Praise for being a top student in her class.
(b) Extra money from a part-time job.
(c) An extra hand to help out with household chores.
(d) Scandal and shame.

3. Why is Ralph sent to Gillanbone?
(a) To assist Mary Carson.
(b) To meet up with Meggie.
(c) For disrespecting a bishop.
(d) Because he stole money from the Church.

4. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?
(a) Sister Margaret.
(b) Mrs. Carson.
(c) Sister Agatha.
(d) Miss Appleton.

5. What does Father Ralph owe his success to?
(a) The Cleary family's move to Drogheda.
(b) The "new" will and the death of Mary Carson.
(c) The generosity of the townspeople.
(d) The Archbishop and their life-long friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returns to the Home Paddock?

2. What does Father Ralph do for everyone in the family?

3. What is Paddy's job?

4. What does Fiona's father give Paddy?

5. Which of the following characters are Meggie's children?

(see the answer key)

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