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

2. What position is Father Ralph elevated to at the end of the war?
(a) Archbishop of Wahine.
(b) Cardinal in Rome.
(c) Cardinal in Australia.
(d) The Pope's personal assistant.

3. Where do Luke and Meggie honeymoon?
(a) Drogheda.
(b) New Queensland.
(c) Wahine.
(d) Gillanbone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Meggie initially attracted to Luke?

2. What comment does Fiona make that surprises Meggie?

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

4. How is the relationship between Dane and Justine?

5. Which Cleary family members are allowed to be a part of this nationwide effort?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Justine decide to do instead of attending college, and how does her family react to this news?

2. Following the end of the war, what happens with Father Ralph?

3. What are three major decisions that Luke makes, without consulting Meggie, in the first part of their marriage?

4. Who is Luke O'Neill?

5. What are the Cleary brothers like?

6. How does Meggie ensure that Luke will never question the paternity of their child?

7. What previously introduced character reappears in Chapter 17, and what is this character's story?

8. In the life of the Cleary family, what two major events take place on September 2, 1945?

9. What major decision does Meggie make regarding her marriage and her future?

10. What are Meggie's ideas about marriage?

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