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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the oldest son want to do?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Join the circus.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Become a professional sheep herder.

2. Why is Stuart able to leave school?
(a) Mary no longer wants to invest in his education.
(b) He goes on a hunger strike.
(c) He and Meggie fight continuously.
(d) He fights with Paddy.

3. What is Paddy's job?
(a) Sheep herder.
(b) Day laborer for other farmers.
(c) Storekeeper.
(d) Welder.

4. What is the socio-economic level of Fiona's family?
(a) Middle-class.
(b) Beggars.
(c) Aristocratic.
(d) Poor.

5. Which sibling does Meggie take under her wing?
(a) Hal.
(b) Frank.
(c) Jack.
(d) Hughie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the special gift that Meggie receives for her fourth birthday?

2. Who is the main character of this novel?

3. What event does Mary Carson plan?

4. Where do the Cleary children attend school?

5. Who is the first person that the Cleary family meets when they arrive in Gillanbone?

(see the answer key)

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