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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the Nevilles encourage Jimmie to marry for the sake of his future children?
(a) A woman with wealth.
(b) A nice white girl.
(c) A nice aboriginal girl.
(d) The woman he loves.

2. What is Jimmie afraid that Farrell will do after he leaves work?
(a) Leave the door unlocked.
(b) Hurt Harry Edwards.
(c) Get lost on the way home.
(d) Leave the candles lit.

3. How does Jimmie find Harry Edwards when he returns to work?
(a) Praying by the bed of his cell.
(b) Hanging from the roof of his cell.
(c) Sleeping in the corner of Farrell's office.
(d) Hiding under the bed in his cell.

4. What does Jimmie think of Mrs Healy?
(a) That she is ugly inside and out.
(b) That she is a good listener.
(c) That she is racist.
(d) That she is an ideal land-owner's wife.

5. What year is it at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 1876.
(b) 1422.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1900.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Jimmie Blacksmith married?

2. Where does The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith take place?

3. What does Farrell give Jimmie after he helps Farrell find Harry Edwards?

4. What do the police give Jimmie at his new job?

5. What does Morton often do?

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