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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ralph ignore Meggie at Mary's birthday party?
(a) Paddy asks him to.
(b) He is tired of her childish ways.
(c) To prevent rumors of a liaison.
(d) He blames her for Hal's death.

2. As administrator of Mary Carson's wealth, Father Ralph does something that is unheard of. What is that?
(a) He tries to break Frank out of prison.
(b) He challenges the rules of the Catholic church.
(c) He gives Meggie and Fiona an income.
(d) He takes Meggie dress shopping.

3. Who dotes on Jims and Patsy?
(a) Paddy.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Father Ralph.
(d) Mrs. Smith, the housekeeper

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

5. What does Father Ralph do for everyone in the family?
(a) He opens a bank account.
(b) He treats them to ice cream in town.
(c) He buys new pillows.
(d) He sends them on a trip to Wahine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Meggie's party dress?

2. When Fiona is bedridden with her latest pregnancy, who is her greatest helper?

3. Paddy and Fiona have how many sons?

4. What does Mary provide for the Cleary family for her 72nd birthday party?

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

(see the answer key)

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