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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fiona's father give Paddy?
(a) A share in the family farm.
(b) A herd of sheep.
(c) A new car.
(d) Money to buy a farm.

2. What strikes the dead gum tree and starts the fire?
(a) A bolt of lightning.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) Fireworks.
(d) An arsonist.

3. Where is Paddy when the big storm strikes?
(a) Out in the paddocks, rounding up sheep.
(b) Sitting by the fire at Drogheda.
(c) In Gillanbone.
(d) Visiting Frank in prison.

4. What does Mary give Ralph the evening of her 72nd birthday party?
(a) The name of someone in Rome.
(b) A sealed envelope.
(c) The keys to her house.
(d) The family Bible.

5. What does Luke believe he should do when they get married?
(a) Visit Father Ralph and tell him of their marriage.
(b) Take title to all of his wife's possessions.
(c) Look for a new place to live.
(d) Visit his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paddy's occupation when he and his family leave New Zealand?

2. Why is Fiona punished by her family?

3. Where do they bury Hal?

4. Who is Meggie's best friend at school?

5. Why does Paddy Cleary move to New South Wales?

(see the answer key)

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