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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ralph's role with the Cleary family?
(a) He takes on a father role with the twins.
(b) He is more of a close family friend than a priest.
(c) He provides transportation to them for errands.
(d) He loans them money to tide them over.

2. Where will Jims and Patsy go with the inheritance from Mary Carson?
(a) To see Fiona's family.
(b) To a boarding school in Sydney when they turn twelve.
(c) To live with Father Ralph.
(d) To visit Frank.

3. What is Father Ralph's new role since the death of Mary Carson?
(a) He is Paddy's supervisor.
(b) He becomes a school teacher.
(c) He hires workers for Drogheda.
(d) He is a private secretary to an Archbishop in Sydney.

4. What is the district's most important social event?
(a) Drogheda Sheep Herders Reunion.
(b) Holy Covenant Reunion.
(c) The Gillanbone Catholic Church Ice Cream Social.
(d) Gillanbone Show and Picnic Races.

5. What does the housekeeper tell Ralph the morning after Mary Carson's birthday party?
(a) That Mary has left on a vacation.
(b) That Paddy and Fiona have moved.
(c) That Mary Carson has died.
(d) That Mary is in love with him.

6. What job does Paddy give Meggie?
(a) Cleaning the livestock pens.
(b) Cooking for the family.
(c) Patrolling the Home Paddock on horseback.
(d) Watching Jims and Patsy.

7. What is Paddy's job?
(a) Day laborer for other farmers.
(b) Storekeeper.
(c) Sheep herder.
(d) Welder.

8. Mary Carson is jealous of which character?
(a) Frank.
(b) Meggie.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Paddy.

9. How does Paddy feel about Fiona?
(a) He wishes she would do a better job of housekeeping.
(b) He feels she and the baby are a burden to him.
(c) He regrets marrying her.
(d) He falls in love with her.

10. Which sibling does Meggie take under her wing?
(a) Hughie.
(b) Hal.
(c) Jack.
(d) Frank.

11. What does Mary Carson have difficulty keeping?
(a) A station manager.
(b) A date with the town doctor.
(c) A doctor's appointment.
(d) Her bills paid.

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

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

14. Which character says that Frank is no better than the one who fathered him?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Paddy.
(c) Mary Carson.
(d) Ralph.

15. Who does Paddy work for before his marriage?
(a) Fiona's uncle.
(b) The City of Gillanbone.
(c) Mary Carson.
(d) Fiona's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Cleary family do every Sunday?

2. As administrator of Mary Carson's wealth, Father Ralph does something that is unheard of. What is that?

3. Which of the following does Mary Carson not provide for Paddy's family?

4. Which of the following is not one of Fiona's duties?

5. What does Mary promise Paddy?

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