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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of this novel?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Meggie.
(d) Mary.

2. What does Father Ralph tell Meggie when he returns for the funerals?
(a) That Mary Carson was attracted to him.
(b) That Paddy is not Frank's father.
(c) That Mary Carson was jealous of her.
(d) That he loves her but can never act on that love.

3. Who dotes on Jims and Patsy?
(a) Paddy.
(b) Father Ralph.
(c) Mrs. Smith, the housekeeper
(d) Fiona.

4. What is Ralph's role with the Cleary family?
(a) He provides transportation to them for errands.
(b) He is more of a close family friend than a priest.
(c) He takes on a father role with the twins.
(d) He loans them money to tide them over.

5. How much older is Mary than Ralph?
(a) Four decades.
(b) Two decades.
(c) Five decades.
(d) One decade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Cleary children attend school?

2. What does the Cleary family not encounter at Drogheda?

3. How frequently is mail delivered to Drogheda?

4. Which of the following characters is not very fond of Meggie?

5. What job does Paddy give Meggie?

(see the answer key)

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