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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Cleary family not encounter at Drogheda?
(a) A forest.
(b) Oppressive heat.
(c) Snakes, birds, and kangaroos.
(d) Dust and flies.

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

3. How does Mary Carson view Ralph de Bricassart?
(a) As a brother.
(b) As a husband.
(c) She is attracted to him.
(d) As a son.

4. What occupation does the eldest Cleary son hold?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Livestock manager.
(d) Fence builder.

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

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

7. Which of the following are two of the Cleary boys?
(a) Dane & Patrick.
(b) Jack & Hughie.
(c) Martin & Luke.
(d) Ralph & Adam.

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

9. How frequently is mail delivered to Drogheda?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every week.
(c) Every three days.
(d) Every six weeks.

10. What attacks Stuart?
(a) A python.
(b) A bear.
(c) A dingo.
(d) A wild boar.

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

12. What strikes the dead gum tree and starts the fire?
(a) Fireworks.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) A bolt of lightning.
(d) An arsonist.

13. Who is Meggie's best friend at school?
(a) Teresa Annunzio.
(b) Luciana De Bricassart.
(c) Patrick Drogheda.
(d) Mary Little.

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

15. Where do they bury Hal?
(a) In a tiny cemetery on Drogheda.
(b) In Wahine.
(c) In the local church cemetery.
(d) In Gillanbone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paddy work for before his marriage?

2. What does Frank do after he hears reports about him and Paddy?

3. Where is Fiona's family from?

4. What is Paddy's occupation when he and his family leave New Zealand?

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

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