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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who dotes on Jims and Patsy?
(a) Mrs. Smith, the housekeeper
(b) Father Ralph.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Paddy.

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

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

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

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

9. Which of the following does Mary Carson not provide for Paddy's family?
(a) A home.
(b) A job.
(c) Tuition for two of the Cleary children to go to boarding school.
(d) A maid.

10. What does Father Ralph owe his success to?
(a) The generosity of the townspeople.
(b) The Cleary family's move to Drogheda.
(c) The Archbishop and their life-long friendship.
(d) The "new" will and the death of Mary Carson.

11. Where is Fiona's family from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) England.
(d) China.

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

13. Paddy and Fiona have how many sons?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the newest Cleary?

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

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

4. What does Meggie give to Father Ralph to remember her by?

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

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