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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mort is spotted carrying McCreadie in Chapter 14, in which direction does he run?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) North.
(d) East.

2. Why is Mr. Newby tranced?
(a) He is traumatized from the attack.
(b) He has been injured in the attack.
(c) He has had too much Rum and Whisky.
(d) His anger and hate for Jimmie are paralyzing him.

3. What is the committee that the town has formed for?
(a) To organize a hunting trip.
(b) To form a group to search for the brothers on horseback.
(c) To patrol the town and river for the Blacksmith brothers.
(d) To compile information as to the whereabouts of the brothers.

4. What do Jimmie and Mort do after running from the police for one mile?
(a) Find shelter and go to sleep.
(b) Turn themselves in.
(c) Wade through water to avoid leaving tracks.
(d) Hide their rifles and climb a tree.

5. What do preachers do following the murders?
(a) Ask the public to pray for Jimmie's capture.
(b) Join the police in their pursuit.
(c) Hold an over the top funeral for the victims.
(d) Spread the news in their services.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jimmie suggest they put McCreadie?

2. According to the brothers, which is the best day to loot houses?

3. What does Jimmie take from the old man's house?

4. How does Jimmie feel when at the holy place?

5. What is Mrs. Healy holding when Jimmie enters the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dowie mean when he says that he has become a figure of sentiment that must be maintained?

2. Why does Jimmie attack the women?

3. What happens at Pilbarra Camp?

4. What news does Mr. Hyberry receive in Chapter 14, and how does he react?

5. What happens to Gilda in Chapter 12?

6. Why does Jimmie leave Tabidgi behind?

7. Why does Jimmie send Gilda and the baby away?

8. Describe the new bill that is created in response to the brothers.

9. Why does Jimmie want to kill Miss Graf?

10. According to Mr. Newby, why does he stop giving the Blacksmiths' groceries?

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