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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. What does Meggie tell Father Ralph in order for him to get the body sent home to Australia?

2. What happens to Patsy when he and Jims are at war?

3. Who does Meggie call for when she is giving birth?

4. What does Luke want to borrow from Bob for his date to the dance with Meggie?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Meggie attend Dane's ordination?

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

3. What are Meggie's ideas about marriage?

4. What happens to the twins in New Guinea?

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

6. What happens to Dane after his ordination?

7. What are the Cleary brothers like?

8. What does Meggie think of Luke when she is getting to know him?

9. What does Father Ralph do when he is back in Rome?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Meggie's children, Justine and Dane, are close growing up, but they have entirely different personalities. What does Justine's personality say about the relationship between Meggie and Justine's father? What does Dane's personality say about the relationship between Meggie and Dane's father? What is the symbolism of Dane being the perfect child and Justine being not so perfect?

Essay Topic 2

Luke and Meggie obviously have very different views of marriage. What are Meggie's views? What are Luke's views? Do they have similar views on anything regarding their marriage? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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