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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Fiona's family from?
(a) China.
(b) England.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Ireland.

2. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?
(a) Sister Margaret.
(b) Miss Appleton.
(c) Mrs. Carson.
(d) Sister Agatha.

3. Why does Mary Carson prefer to remain a widow?
(a) She cannot find anyone she loves.
(b) Paddy will be jealous.
(c) She will have to leave her home.
(d) If she remarries, all of her wealth becomes her husband's.

4. Where do the Cleary children attend school?
(a) The corner school.
(b) Sacred Heart Convent School.
(c) Lord of the Outback Elementary.
(d) Wahine Elementary.

5. Paddy and Fiona have how many sons?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. With the exception of Meggie, what is the family's attitude toward Fiona's latest pregnancy?

2. The "Thorn Birds" spans three generations of what family?

3. What is Drogheda known for?

4. What location is the primary setting of this love story?

5. What is the socio-economic level of Fiona's family?

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