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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 13, "His Life at 26 Years of Age".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who seduces Annie while Alex Gunn is still in prison, and gets her pregnant?
(a) Cons Flood.
(b) Patrick Hughes.
(c) John Fitzgerald.
(d) Bill Frost.

2. What are Ned's famous last words?
(a) "So this is it?"
(b) "I did no wrong."
(c) "Jesus, save me."
(d) "Such is life."

3. Why do the McCormicks lie and say the Kellys work their horse without permission?
(a) They like to start trouble.
(b) They want to get rid of the horse.
(c) They want to get Ned into trouble.
(d) They want to be compensated.

4. How does Ned's honor result in him going to prison for six months?
(a) He refuses to turn in Ben.
(b) He is guilty of stealing the McCormicks' horse.
(c) He writes a threatening note to the McCormicks.
(d) He threatens Cons.

5. One of Shakespeare's famous plays is read, particularly with reference to what?
(a) Labor Day.
(b) Romeo and Juliet.
(c) St. Crispin's Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. To who is Ned's life very much akin?

2. Why does Ned prepare to do the honorable thing and turn himself in?

3. Why does everyone but his mother, brothers and sisters hate Ned?

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

5. Why is Mary angry at Ned?

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