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The Thorn Birds Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ronin013. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ronin013

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,115

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1450

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 108 (3/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the story begins, in what country do the Clearys reside? Hint

England

Australia

New Zealand

America

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the oldest CLEARY son? Hint

Frank

Stu

Hughie

Bob

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the staple crop on the Drogheda homestead? Hint

cattle

corn

horses

wool

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Meggie's husband? Hint

Luke O'Neill

Martin King

Ralph De Bricassart

Angus MacQueen

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the couple Meggie lived with, during her marriage? Hint

The MacDonalds

The Drakes

The Muellers

The Harheims

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Question 6 of 10

6. What color hair did Father Ralph have? Hint

Chestnut

Blonde

Black

Red

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did Dane die? Hint

Italy

Australia

England

Greece

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many children total did Fee have? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Justine's profession? Hint

artist

politician

housewife

actress

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the author's name?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Most Recent Scores

Jan 10 2025 : Guest 174: 7/10
Dec 30 2024 : Guest 108: 3/10
Dec 26 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 140: 7/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 104: 9/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 104: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the story begins, in what country do the Clearys reside?

Answer: New Zealand

2. Who was the oldest CLEARY son?

Answer: Bob

Paddy was not Frank's father...Fiona had a brief affair with married man. Fee's father therefore 'bought' her a husband.

3. What was the staple crop on the Drogheda homestead?

Answer: wool

4. What was the name of Meggie's husband?

Answer: Luke O'Neill

5. What was the name of the couple Meggie lived with, during her marriage?

Answer: The Muellers

6. What color hair did Father Ralph have?

Answer: Black

7. Where did Dane die?

Answer: Greece

8. How many children total did Fee have?

Answer: 9

Frank, Bob, Jack, Hughie, Stu, Meggie, Hal, twins Jims and Patsy...whooo!

9. What was Justine's profession?

Answer: actress

10. What is the author's name?

Answer: Colleen McCullough

Source: Author ronin013

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