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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in charge of a marriage, according to Meggie's background?
(a) The man.
(b) Children.
(c) The woman's father.
(d) The local priest.

2. Who does Meggie call for when she is giving birth?
(a) Luke.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Paddy.
(d) Fiona.

3. Why does Meggie not file for divorce from Luke?
(a) She doesn't want to subject her children to the shame of a broken marriage.
(b) She is still holding out hope.
(c) Father Ralph tells her not to.
(d) Her mother disapproves.

4. What comment does Fiona make that surprises Meggie?
(a) That she never really loved Paddy.
(b) That she hates Drogheda.
(c) That Frank is her favorite.
(d) That Dane is the image of his father, Archbishop de Bricassart.

5. Who is Luke's new boss when he becomes a sugar cane cutter?
(a) Michael Smith.
(b) Mick Rutherford.
(c) Patrick O'Malloy.
(d) Arne Swenson.

6. How does Dane respond to Father Ralph?
(a) He shuns him.
(b) He is curious about him.
(c) By telling him that Luke and Meggie are still together.
(d) He is entranced by him and treats him very respectfully.

7. What is Luke's reaction to meeting up with Meggie for a vacation?
(a) He says he will join her.
(b) He tells Meggie that she doesn't need a vacation.
(c) He instead decides to join Arne for a vacation in Sydney.
(d) He invites the Muellers to join them at Matlock.

8. What does Luke first invite Meggie to?
(a) Church.
(b) A family reunion.
(c) A dance.
(d) An ice cream social.

9. What role is Father Ralph about to assume right after Meggie gives birth to her firstborn?
(a) Archbishop and Papal Legate to Australia.
(b) Cardinal.
(c) Principal of the boarding school in Gillanbone.
(d) Confidante to the Pope.

10. Why does Archbishop de Bricassart disagree with the Pope?
(a) Because the Pope wants him to leave Rome.
(b) Because he feels that the Pope does not do enough to stop the war.
(c) Because the Pope wants him to ask Meggie's forgiveness.
(d) Because the Pope will not let the Archbishop visit Drogheda.

11. What also happens on September 2, 1945, besides the end of the war?
(a) Archbishop de Bricassart comes to visit.
(b) The longest drought in Drogheda history ends.
(c) Luke comes to visit.
(d) Bob decides to leave Drogheda.

12. What is Meggie's family's reaction to her return?
(a) They are indifferent.
(b) They are disappointed in her.
(c) They are very happy to have her home.
(d) They are mad because they liked Luke.

13. Where are Dane and Justine living with their jobs and schooling ?
(a) Rome and London.
(b) The United States and Rome.
(c) Greece and Switzerland.
(d) Sydney and Melbourne.

14. Why is Meggie initially attracted to Luke?
(a) Because he superficially resembles Father Ralph.
(b) Because he reminds her of Paddy.
(c) Because he is physically strong.
(d) Because Fiona thinks he is a good catch.

15. What trait does Bob lack that Paddy had?
(a) Sense of humor.
(b) Ability to get along with people.
(c) Passion.
(d) Quick temper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Meggie think Luke looks like?

2. Where will Meggie's wages from her housekeeping job go?

3. What is the climate difference between Gillanbone and Queensland?

4. Which two family members are absent for Dane's ordination?

5. Who does Father Ralph bring news of when he goes to Drogheda for a visit after the war?

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