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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What sets Frank apart from the other male Cleary children?
(a) His desire to be independent.
(b) Helping his mother out when Paddy is not around.
(c) His love of adventure and travel.
(d) All of the given answers are correct.

4. Why do Paddy and Frank have so many conflicts?
(a) Frank is not Paddy's biological son.
(b) There is so much work to do and both are stressed.
(c) Fiona favors Frank over Paddy.
(d) Paddy feels that Frank is too protective of Meggie.

5. What happens to Paddy when he goes to check on his sheep in the middle of a big storm?
(a) The smoke from the fire causes him to get lost.
(b) He is accidentally shot by a hunter.
(c) A wall of fire surrounds him, and he is burned alive.
(d) His horse throws him, and he breaks his neck.

6. What event draws the Cleary family closer?
(a) Meggie and Stuart coming home from school.
(b) The birth of the twins.
(c) Hal's death.
(d) Frank moving away.

7. Who finds Paddy's remains?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Father Ralph.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Meggie.

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

9. What location is the primary setting of this love story?
(a) Rome.
(b) Drogheda.
(c) The Outback.
(d) Wahine.

10. Which of the following is not one of Fiona's duties?
(a) Doing the laundry and cleaning.
(b) Raising the children.
(c) Cooking three meals a day.
(d) Assisting Paddy with the farm chores.

11. What event does Mary Carson plan?
(a) A coming out party for Meggie.
(b) An outing for the entire Cleary family to Gillanbone.
(c) A vacation for herself and Ralph.
(d) A party for her 72nd birthday.

12. What does Mary provide for the Cleary family for her 72nd birthday party?
(a) A bigger house.
(b) Indoor plumbing.
(c) All new party clothes.
(d) New sheep.

13. What does Ralph stop just short of explaining to Meggie?
(a) That he is in love with Meggie.
(b) Where babies come from.
(c) That Mary is jealous of Meggie.
(d) That Mary has no intention of sharing her wealth.

14. What are the names of the twins that Fiona gives birth to?
(a) Adam and Michael.
(b) Patrick and Ralph.
(c) Frank and Chris.
(d) James and Patrick.

15. What does Mary give Ralph the evening of her 72nd birthday party?
(a) A sealed envelope.
(b) The family Bible.
(c) The name of someone in Rome.
(d) The keys to her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary demand of Ralph after her birthday party, but he refuses?

2. Who is the first person that the Cleary family meets when they arrive in Gillanbone?

3. Why is Stuart able to leave school?

4. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?

5. What does the housekeeper tell Ralph the morning after Mary Carson's birthday party?

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