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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 does Meggie stay with Luke?

2. What does Luke find for Meggie when they get to Queensland?

3. How does Meggie feel about Dane's career choice?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens to Dane after his ordination?

8. Who is Luke O'Neill?

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

10. What are Meggie's ideas about marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Mary Carson. Why do you think she still supported Father Ralph after he would not have a sexual relationship with her?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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