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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 8, "24 Years".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ned say is by far and away the best cop he has ever known?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Harry Power.
(c) John Fitzpatrick
(d) The Commissioner.

2. Why does Ned not take Mrs Goodman up on her offer to dance?
(a) He wants to dance with Mary instead.
(b) He is afraid of her.
(c) He does not know how to dance.
(d) He does not like her.

3. To what does Ned say he becomes addicted?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Danger.
(c) His mother's pie.
(d) Murder.

4. Why is Ned sold to the bush ranger, Harry Power?
(a) Ellen can not stand Ned.
(b) To clear the way for Bill Frost and Ellen to be married.
(c) Harry Power needs an assistant.
(d) Ellen needs the money to support the rest of her family.

5. How does Ned respond to the commissioner?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He would like to fight man to man.
(c) He is innocent and wants to be set free.
(d) He is guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Ned and Jem swear a blood oath?

2. Who is Mary Hearn?

3. Who does Annie marry?

4. What does Ned not know, at first, about Officer Fitzpatrick?

5. Why is the age of twelve significant for Ned?

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