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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 provides transportation to them for errands.
(c) He loans them money to tide them over.
(d) He is more of a close family friend than a priest.

2. Why does Ralph ignore Meggie at Mary's birthday party?
(a) He is tired of her childish ways.
(b) He blames her for Hal's death.
(c) Paddy asks him to.
(d) To prevent rumors of a liaison.

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

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

5. As administrator of Mary Carson's wealth, Father Ralph does something that is unheard of. What is that?
(a) He gives Meggie and Fiona an income.
(b) He challenges the rules of the Catholic church.
(c) He tries to break Frank out of prison.
(d) He takes Meggie dress shopping.

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

7. Which brother always seems to be Meggie's champion?
(a) Frank.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Jack.
(d) Ralph.

8. What color is Meggie's party dress?
(a) Orange.
(b) Cherry red.
(c) Mint green.
(d) Delicate pinkish color, called "ashes of roses."

9. Where is Paddy when the big storm strikes?
(a) Visiting Frank in prison.
(b) In Gillanbone.
(c) Out in the paddocks, rounding up sheep.
(d) Sitting by the fire at Drogheda.

10. What is one thing that Fiona never does?
(a) Questions Paddy's authority.
(b) Supports her children in their schooling.
(c) Converts to Catholicism.
(d) Attends church on Sunday mornings.

11. 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.

12. How many brothers and sisters does Fiona have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) None. She is an only child.
(d) Ten.

13. Who is the first person that the Cleary family meets when they arrive in Gillanbone?
(a) Fiona's sister.
(b) Mary Carson.
(c) Father Ralph.
(d) Paddy Cleary's mother.

14. With the exception of Meggie, what is the family's attitude toward Fiona's latest pregnancy?
(a) Welcoming - someone to eventually help out in the fields.
(b) Worry for Fiona's health.
(c) Anger at another mouth to feed.
(d) Embarrassment.

15. What does the oldest son want to do?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Join the army.
(c) Become a professional sheep herder.
(d) Join the circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Mary Carson plan?

2. What occupation does the eldest Cleary son hold?

3. Why does Mary Carson prefer to remain a widow?

4. What sets Frank apart from the other male Cleary children?

5. Who is Meggie's best friend at school?

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