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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing does Drogheda not have on the premises?

2. What happens when the oldest son runs away?

3. What are the names of the twins that Fiona gives birth to?

4. Why does Ralph ignore Meggie at Mary's birthday party?

5. Who dotes on Jims and Patsy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, there are two specific ways in which Meggie seems to experience discrimination. What are those two ways?

2. What does Paddy tell Father Ralph about his past with Fiona?

3. Describe the head stockman's house and Drogheda in general?

4. What does Fiona find while packing and how does it affect her?

5. What are the negative aspects for Meggie of living a clannish existence on their farm?

6. Describe Father Ralph's relationship with the Cleary family after Mary's death and the unveiling of her will.

7. What kind of employer is Mary Carson?

8. What happens to Meggie's friendship with Teresa Annunzio?

9. What physically happens to Meggie that initially frightens her?

10. Why do the Clearys decide to move to Drogheda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Luke and Meggie obviously have very different views of marriage. What are Meggie's views? What are Luke's views? Do they have similar views on anything regarding their marriage? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

From the time the Clearys are introduced, the reader forms impressions about the family. What are your initial reactions to Fiona and Paddy? Do you see them as good, bad or just two people trying to do the best they can? How does that impression change, if it does, as the story unfolds?

Essay Topic 3

Who do you think is the most tragic character in the book? Why would you pick this particular character? Give examples from the book that highlight what makes this character particularly tragic.

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