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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Ralph's mentor find when he looks in Ralph's missal?
(a) A highlighted Biblical verse.
(b) A poem by Poe.
(c) A picture of Meggie.
(d) A dried pink rose.

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

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

4. Where does Meggie go after her trip to Matlock?
(a) Back to the Muellers.
(b) To Gillanbone.
(c) To see Luke.
(d) To Rome to see Ralph.

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

6. Why does Fiona see things from Meggie's perspective?
(a) Because she takes up for her daughter.
(b) Because Luke is indifferent to the children.
(c) Because she doesn't want her grandchildren to leave Drogheda.
(d) Because she felt the same way with Paddy.

7. Which two family members are absent for Dane's ordination?
(a) Fiona and Meggie.
(b) Luke and Meggie.
(c) Bob and Fiona.
(d) Jims and Patsy.

8. What is the climate difference between Gillanbone and Queensland?
(a) There is more snowfall in Gillanbone.
(b) Queensland is far hotter than Gillanbone.
(c) Queensland has much more rain than Gillanbone.
(d) The climate is about the same between the two locations.

9. How does Luke take the news that Meggie is pregnant?
(a) He decides that he needs to work more hours to support his family.
(b) He is overcome with joy.
(c) He is sad that they haven't had any time alone as a couple.
(d) He is furious.

10. Who is hired as a new sheep shearer?
(a) Luke O'Neill.
(b) Meggie.
(c) Mary Carson's long-lost son, Michael.
(d) Ryan Miller.

11. What does Luke want to borrow from Bob for his date to the dance with Meggie?
(a) Money.
(b) Paddy's suit.
(c) The Rolls Royce.
(d) Flowers from the garden.

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

13. How does Luke betray Meggie for two years?
(a) By using a condom to prevent a pregnancy.
(b) By not moving her back to Drogheda.
(c) By not allowing her to see Father Ralph.
(d) By not allowing Fiona to move in with them.

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

15. Who assumes Paddy's role as head stockman?
(a) Jims.
(b) Bob.
(c) Jack.
(d) Meggie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meggie think could be a result of kissing Luke?

2. Who does Meggie confide the state of her marriage to?

3. Where are Dane and Justine living with their jobs and schooling ?

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

5. Why is Meggie initially attracted to Luke?

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