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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. What is the next career move for Father Ralph after the role of private secretary in Sydney?
(a) To become the Pope.
(b) To become a priest in Sydney.
(c) To become a bishop.
(d) To become an attendant to the Archbishop.

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

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

7. Which family member is not allowed to attend church?
(a) Meggie.
(b) Frank.
(c) Adam.
(d) Fiona.

8. What does Mary promise Paddy?
(a) That he will inherit her wealth and land.
(b) Her Cadillac.
(c) That he will be Ralph's assistant.
(d) That he will be an elder in the Catholic church.

9. What does Ralph insist that Meggie do?
(a) Go back to the boarding school.
(b) Ride a horse in the proper riding clothes.
(c) Talk to Fiona about female issues.
(d) Try to put Hal out of her mind and go on.

10. Which of the following is a gift that Ralph receives from Mary?
(a) Daimler.
(b) New house.
(c) A trip to New Zealand.
(d) A herd of livestock.

11. The "Thorn Birds" spans three generations of what family?
(a) Wahine.
(b) Cleary.
(c) Aborigine.
(d) Bricassart.

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

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

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

15. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?
(a) Sister Agatha.
(b) Sister Margaret.
(c) Mrs. Carson.
(d) Miss Appleton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meggie leave school?

2. Who is the main character of this novel?

3. What color is Meggie's party dress?

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

5. How many brothers and sisters does Fiona have?

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