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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ralph ignore Meggie at Mary's birthday party?
(a) To prevent rumors of a liaison.
(b) He is tired of her childish ways.
(c) He blames her for Hal's death.
(d) Paddy asks him to.

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

3. Why is Meggie hurt at Mary's party?
(a) Because Ralph ignores her at the party.
(b) Because she cannot get over Hal.
(c) Because she hasn't heard from Frank.
(d) Because Paddy ignores her.

4. What does Mary provide for the Cleary family for her 72nd birthday party?
(a) A bigger house.
(b) New sheep.
(c) All new party clothes.
(d) Indoor plumbing.

5. What does Frank do after he hears reports about him and Paddy?
(a) Marries the neighbor girl.
(b) Opens his own blacksmith shop.
(c) Confides in Ralph.
(d) Leaves Gillanbone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does the fire burn before the rains come?

2. Where is Paddy when the big storm strikes?

3. What is the district's most important social event?

4. What color is Meggie's party dress?

5. What does Mary Carson do before the event that she plans?

(see the answer key)

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