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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. Although he is young, what does Ned quickly prove?
(a) He is a better man than his father ever was.
(b) He is good with horses.
(c) He can work as hard as any man.
(d) He loves his family.

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

3. What does Ellen do when she is convinced Bill is gone and will not come back?
(a) She marries another suitor.
(b) She asks Ned to come home.
(c) She grieves as a widow.
(d) She lays down to die.

4. What does Harry take the time to point out about the wood?
(a) It is so thick as to be bullet proof.
(b) It is easy to cut.
(c) It is a hardwood.
(d) It is very smooth.

5. What do Ned and Harry travel through to get to Bill?
(a) The outback.
(b) A eucalyptus fire.
(c) A mob.
(d) The wreckage of a building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry tell Ned has to be done to defend honor?

2. How are the chapters referred to through out the book?

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

4. Why is it when Harry Power robs a stage coach, it is a farce?

5. Who has a fiery nature, strong temper, and a difficult time dealing with Red Kelly, Ned's father?

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