* In the opening chapter of the book Meggie is given a doll for her birthday. What does she call the doll?
* What is the name of the sheep farmer whom Meggie marries?
* What are the names of Meggie's children?
* In which city is Ma Jian living when his story begins?
* What was Ma Jian's occupation?
* When the story begins, in what country do the Clearys reside?
* Who was the oldest CLEARY son?
* What was the staple crop on the Drogheda homestead?
* What was the name of Meggie's husband?
* What was the name of the couple Meggie lived with, during her marriage?
* What color hair did Father Ralph have?
* How many children total did Fee have?
* 'Blackwater' was written serial style. How many volumes were there?
* What is the name of the town that the novel takes place in?
* What day and year did the flood hit Perdido?
* The Caskey family was the wealthiest in town, owning and operating the lumber mill, which was badly damaged by flooding. Another mill owner who had a tough time recuperating was Henry Turk. Who was the third mill owner?
* What was the ultimate fate of John-Robert DeBordenave?
* Who came to Perdido to draw plans and oversee construction of the levee?
* Elinor Caskey gave up her first born daughter to escape the clutches of her mother-in-law, Mary-Love, to her husband Oscaor's dismay. What was the daughter's name?
* Elinor had her husband Oscar buy every parcel of land in the surrounding (and sometimes rather far) areas, especially swampland, as they became available. What was so special about the land?