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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. How does Luke take the news that Meggie is pregnant?

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

3. How is baby Dane different from his sister?

4. Who assumes Paddy's role as head stockman?

5. Why does Archbishop de Bricassart disagree with the Pope?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Dane after his ordination?

2. Who is Luke O'Neill?

3. Who comes to visit Meggie while she is on vacation at Matlock?

4. What are Meggie's thoughts regarding the first few days/weeks of her marriage?

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

6. How do Meggie and Luke feel about her pregnancy?

7. What happens to the twins in New Guinea?

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

9. What are the Cleary brothers like?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What motivates the following characters?

1) Fiona.

2) Paddy.

3) Mary Carson.

4) Meggie.

Essay Topic 2

Frank was obviously Fiona's favorite child as her first-born son. Describe in detail the ups and downs of Frank and Fiona's relationship from the beginning of the story. Why doesn't Fiona tell Frank from the beginning about Paddy and his father? Do you think it would have made a difference in the way Frank responded to Paddy throughout the years?

Essay Topic 3

Fiona and Paddy have an arranged marriage. Fiona's father, aghast at her pregnancy, pays Paddy to marry Fiona and move her away from the family. Can an arranged marriage ever be successful? Do you consider Fiona and Paddy's marriage a success? Please be specific and provide details from the book.

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