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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationwide event happens that involves the Cleary family?
(a) The tax rate skyrockets.
(b) Wool and other sheep products are no longer in demand.
(c) There is an earthquake.
(d) The Prime Minister declares war on Germany.

2. Why does Archbishop de Bricassart disagree with the Pope?
(a) Because he feels that the Pope does not do enough to stop the war.
(b) Because the Pope wants him to ask Meggie's forgiveness.
(c) Because the Pope will not let the Archbishop visit Drogheda.
(d) Because the Pope wants him to leave Rome.

3. Who does Archbishop de Bricassart encounter one evening?
(a) A German solder, by the name of Rainer.
(b) Meggie, waiting at St. Peter's.
(c) Jims.
(d) The Pope.

4. What does Cardinal Contini-Verchese find out?
(a) That Father Ralph had an affair with Meggie.
(b) That Father Ralph prefers to stay in Gillanbone.
(c) That Father Ralph had an affair with Mary Carson.
(d) That Father Ralph has been lying about money.

5. What is Justine torn between?
(a) Telling Meggie about Rainer or keeping it a secret.
(b) Her acting career and her love affair with Rainer.
(c) The memory of her brother or carrying on with her career.
(d) Returning home to Drogheda or staying where she is.

6. What is Meggie's family's reaction to her return?
(a) They are indifferent.
(b) They are mad because they liked Luke.
(c) They are very happy to have her home.
(d) They are disappointed in her.

7. What decision does Meggie make during her getaway?
(a) To leave the Muellers.
(b) To leave Luke.
(c) To tell Fiona about her marriage.
(d) To bury the past and forget Father Ralph.

8. How is the relationship between Dane and Justine?
(a) Distant.
(b) Adversarial.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Very close.

9. What traveling job does Luke take for six days a week?
(a) Traveling school teacher.
(b) Sugar cane cutter.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Sheep shearer.

10. Where does Meggie go after her trip to Matlock?
(a) To Rome to see Ralph.
(b) To Gillanbone.
(c) Back to the Muellers.
(d) To see Luke.

11. Which Cleary family members are allowed to be a part of this nationwide effort?
(a) Dane.
(b) Jims and Patsy.
(c) Hughie.
(d) Bob.

12. Which two family members are absent for Dane's ordination?
(a) Jims and Patsy.
(b) Bob and Fiona.
(c) Fiona and Meggie.
(d) Luke and Meggie.

13. What does Meggie think could be a result of kissing Luke?
(a) She might betray Father Ralph.
(b) She might disappoint her mother.
(c) She might become pregnant.
(d) She might fall in love.

14. Where will Meggie's wages from her housekeeping job go?
(a) To support her family at Drogheda.
(b) Straight into Luke's bank account.
(c) To send Jims and Patsy to boarding school.
(d) To support the Catholic church.

15. What does Luke first invite Meggie to?
(a) A family reunion.
(b) An ice cream social.
(c) Church.
(d) A dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dane respond to Father Ralph?

2. Who tries to salvage Luke and Meggie's wedding?

3. What role is Father Ralph about to assume right after Meggie gives birth to her firstborn?

4. What occupation does Dane want to pursue?

5. Where are Dane and Justine living with their jobs and schooling ?

(see the answer keys)

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