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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 4, "His Life at 16 Years of Age".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is falsely charged with the theft of the watch and gelding?
(a) Uncle Jack Lloyd.
(b) Uncle James.
(c) Ned.
(d) Bill.

2. Why does Ellen have the baby by herself on the table?
(a) She does not want anyone near her.
(b) She has a disease which is contagious.
(c) No one else is at home.
(d) Red is in the county lock up.

3. For what do the police take Ned's father to prison?
(a) He is an abusive alcoholic.
(b) Ned admits to killing the calf, trying to save his dad.
(c) He has stolen property.
(d) He has actually killed the calf.

4. What do Turk Morrison, Bill Frost, Alex Gunn, and the infamous Harry Power have in common?
(a) They all love Ellen.
(b) They are criminals.
(c) They want to help on the farm.
(d) They are suitors.

5. What does Ned do to the Murray's calf that is stuck?
(a) He tries to save it.
(b) He tries to pet it.
(c) He tries to kill it.
(d) He tries to free it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the novel start?

2. Of what does Ellen Quinn decide the family should be taking advantage?

3. Why does Ned believe Harry when he says that Bill bleeds to death?

4. Ned dislikes Bill. How does Bill feel about Ned?

5. Who visits the home, and it is suggested that he makes an advance on Ellen? She responds by slapping him and calling him a coward.

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