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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Meggie give to Father Ralph to remember her by?
(a) A piece of her formal dress.
(b) A pale pink rose.
(c) A passionate kiss.
(d) A picture of the two of them.

3. What are the twins' nicknames?
(a) Jimmy and C.C.
(b) Ralphie and Mickey.
(c) A.C. and Patty.
(d) Jims and Patsy.

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

5. Which of the following does Mary Carson not provide for Paddy's family?
(a) Tuition for two of the Cleary children to go to boarding school.
(b) A maid.
(c) A home.
(d) A job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What attacks Stuart?

3. What does Mary give Ralph the evening of her 72nd birthday party?

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

5. What does Father Ralph owe his success to?

(see the answer key)

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