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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Father Ralph bring news of when he goes to Drogheda for a visit after the war?
(a) Jims.
(b) Frank.
(c) Luke.
(d) Rainer.

2. Where does the war take Jims and Patsy?
(a) Germany.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) New Guinea.
(d) Austria.

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

4. Who does Meggie confide the state of her marriage to?
(a) No one.
(b) The Muellers.
(c) Father Ralph.
(d) Fiona.

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

6. Who shows up at Matlock while Meggie is staying there?
(a) Bob.
(b) Luke.
(c) Jims.
(d) Father Ralph.

7. What traveling job does Luke take for six days a week?
(a) Traveling school teacher.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Sheep shearer.
(d) Sugar cane cutter.

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

9. What last act of courage does Dane perform?
(a) He stands up to Luke and tells him what he thinks of him.
(b) He tells Father Ralph that he is his son.
(c) He pushes Justine out of the way of a bus.
(d) He rescues a German woman from drowning.

10. How is baby Dane different from his sister?
(a) His personality is bright and sunny.
(b) He is ignored by the household.
(c) He is full of mischief.
(d) He cries constantly.

11. Which Cleary family members are allowed to be a part of this nationwide effort?
(a) Jims and Patsy.
(b) Bob.
(c) Hughie.
(d) Dane.

12. What nationwide event happens that involves the Cleary family?
(a) There is an earthquake.
(b) The tax rate skyrockets.
(c) The Prime Minister declares war on Germany.
(d) Wool and other sheep products are no longer in demand.

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

14. Who is particularly supportive of Justine's career?
(a) Luke.
(b) Bob.
(c) Father Ralph.
(d) Her grandmother, Fiona.

15. Who does Meggie think Luke looks like?
(a) Paddy.
(b) Father Ralph.
(c) Frank.
(d) Hal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Meggie's family's reaction to her return?

2. Why does Meggie not file for divorce from Luke?

3. What decision does Meggie make during her getaway?

4. What comment does Fiona make that surprises Meggie?

5. Why does Fiona see things from Meggie's perspective?

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