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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mary tell Ralph after she leaves her birthday party?
(a) To leave the maids alone.
(b) That this will be her last party and she will choose her time to die.
(c) That he needs to be closer to the Cleary family to take care of them.
(d) To loan Paddy money.

3. Which of the following is a gift that Ralph receives from Mary?
(a) Daimler.
(b) A herd of livestock.
(c) New house.
(d) A trip to New Zealand.

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

5. What does Fiona neglect to tell Meggie?
(a) What really happened to Hal.
(b) How to find a boyfriend.
(c) That Frank is her half-brother.
(d) The mechanics of the female body.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Mary Carson plan?

2. Where do they bury Hal?

3. When Fiona is bedridden with her latest pregnancy, who is her greatest helper?

4. Why is Fiona punished by her family?

5. What happens to Hal?

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