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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the name of the newest Cleary?
(a) Howard.
(b) Harold.
(c) Hayden.
(d) Hank.
2. The "Thorn Birds" spans three generations of what family?
(a) Cleary.
(b) Aborigine.
(c) Wahine.
(d) Bricassart.
3. Why does Ralph ignore Meggie at Mary's birthday party?
(a) He blames her for Hal's death.
(b) He is tired of her childish ways.
(c) Paddy asks him to.
(d) To prevent rumors of a liaison.
4. Where do the Cleary children attend school?
(a) The corner school.
(b) Lord of the Outback Elementary.
(c) Sacred Heart Convent School.
(d) Wahine Elementary.
5. What sets Frank apart from the other male Cleary children?
(a) His desire to be independent.
(b) All of the given answers are correct.
(c) Helping his mother out when Paddy is not around.
(d) His love of adventure and travel.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Mary tell Ralph after she leaves her birthday party?
2. Which of the following are two of the Cleary boys?
3. What does Frank participate in while touring the midway with Meggie and Ralph?
4. What is Drogheda known for?
5. What does Father Ralph do for everyone in the family?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Father Ralph act more like a private citizen than a representative of the church?
2. How does life change for Fiona and Meggie when they move into the main house?
3. In Chapter 2, there are two specific ways in which Meggie seems to experience discrimination. What are those two ways?
4. Why does Mary Carson find it more advantageous to remain a widow and not remarry?
5. What makes Meggie's doll special?
6. What are the land and climate like?
7. What does the family think of Paddy's disappearance?
8. Describe the relationship between Father Ralph and Mary Carson.
9. What happens to Stuart during the search for Paddy?
10. What are the negative aspects for Meggie of living a clannish existence on their farm?
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