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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. Why do Ned and a group of close friends move to the country along the Wombat Ridges?
(a) To protect the Kelly boys.
(b) To get away from the Kelly family.
(c) To use natural tools to survive.
(d) To be away from prying eyes.

2. How does Ned find out he's a father?
(a) Mary returns with their child.
(b) He receives a telegram from San Francisco.
(c) Mary calls him.
(d) He receives a letter from San Francisco.

3. What will eventually lead to the end of Ned's quiet life?
(a) Getting back into stealing horses.
(b) Being friends with Alex Fitzgerald.
(c) Being drawn back into the happenings of his family.
(d) Losing his job.

4. What has Ellen been sentenced to?
(a) Three years of hard labor.
(b) Three days of solitary confinement.
(c) Three years of community service.
(d) Three years in prison.

5. What does Aaron Skilling do to Joe?
(a) He embarrasses him.
(b) He gets him high on the opium.
(c) He injures him.
(d) He fights him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the school bully who hears a story about Ned's father and passes it around?

2. Why does Ellen attack the banshee with an ax?

3. What is actually happening as Ned dreams about burning in hell?

4. Why do the McCormicks lie and say the Kellys work their horse without permission?

5. Who accidentally calls Harry by the name of Bill Frost?

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