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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What also happens on September 2, 1945, besides the end of the war?
(a) The longest drought in Drogheda history ends.
(b) Bob decides to leave Drogheda.
(c) Luke comes to visit.
(d) Archbishop de Bricassart comes to visit.

2. 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.

3. How is baby Dane different from his sister?
(a) He is full of mischief.
(b) He is ignored by the household.
(c) He cries constantly.
(d) His personality is bright and sunny.

4. What is the socio-economic level of Fiona's family?
(a) Middle-class.
(b) Aristocratic.
(c) Poor.
(d) Beggars.

5. What does Luke believe he should do when they get married?
(a) Visit Father Ralph and tell him of their marriage.
(b) Take title to all of his wife's possessions.
(c) Visit his family.
(d) Look for a new place to live.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of this novel?

2. What does Fiona bring to her family?

3. How much older is Mary than Ralph?

4. How big is the check that Ralph sent Paddy?

5. What does Meggie give to Father Ralph to remember her by?

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