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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. Where does Meggie go for a getaway after her daughter's birth?

2. Who is in charge of a marriage, according to Meggie's background?

3. Who does Meggie think Luke looks like?

4. How is the relationship between Dane and Justine?

5. What does Luke believe he should do when they get married?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Cleary brothers like?

2. What major decision does Meggie make regarding her marriage and her future?

3. What does Justine decide to do instead of attending college, and how does her family react to this news?

4. What is the land like after the fire?

5. Following the end of the war, what happens with Father Ralph?

6. What are three major decisions that Luke makes, without consulting Meggie, in the first part of their marriage?

7. Why do Luke and Meggie honeymoon and then move to Queensland after they are married?

8. What happens to the twins in New Guinea?

9. What are Meggie's thoughts regarding the first few days/weeks of her marriage?

10. Who is Luke O'Neill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fiona and Paddy have an arranged marriage. Fiona's father, aghast at her pregnancy, pays Paddy to marry Fiona and move her away from the family. Can an arranged marriage ever be successful? Do you consider Fiona and Paddy's marriage a success? Please be specific and provide details from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What motivates the following characters?

1) Fiona.

2) Paddy.

3) Mary Carson.

4) Meggie.

Essay Topic 3

Dane is Meggie's pride and joy. However, she cannot bring herself to attend his ordination. Why? What do you think of her decision? Does this put Meggie in the role of a "selfish" mother? Why or why not? How do some of her actions mirror what Fiona did when raising her family? Is her decision justified? Why or why not?

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