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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Paddy and Frank have so many conflicts?

2. Why does Meggie leave school?

3. What does Father Ralph make Fiona promise him?

4. What is Drogheda known for?

5. Who is the one character dissatisfied with life on the ranch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paddy tell Father Ralph about his past with Fiona?

2. What happens between Frank and Paddy when they are at the Gillanbone Show and Picnic Races?

3. What is Father Ralph's dilemma regarding Mary Carson's second will?

4. What happens to Meggie's friendship with Teresa Annunzio?

5. Describe what happens to Paddy when he goes to round up sheep during a storm.

6. Describe the head stockman's house and Drogheda in general?

7. Describe Mary Carson's relationship with her brother, Paddy.

8. What physically happens to Meggie that initially frightens her?

9. Describe what Meggie wears to Mary Carson's birthday party.

10. What is Father Ralph's visit to Drogheda like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several dissatisfied characters in this book who cannot seem to find contentment. On the other end of the spectrum, are there any characters that are content with their lives? Who are these characters? Describe their situations and their reactions to the events that unfold around them.

Essay Topic 2

Drogheda is more than land and a main house. For each of the following characters, write a paragraph outlining what Drogheda means to them.

1) Meggie.

2) Father Ralph.

3) Mary Carson.

4) Fiona.

Essay Topic 3

Dane is Meggie's pride and joy. However, she cannot bring herself to attend his ordination. Why? What do you think of her decision? Does this put Meggie in the role of a "selfish" mother? Why or why not? How do some of her actions mirror what Fiona did when raising her family? Is her decision justified? Why or why not?

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