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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 3, "His Life at 15 Years of Age".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ned's mother do to him after his father's death?
(a) She sells him off to a bush ranger against his will.
(b) She gives him away, and he is adopted by an Irish family.
(c) She make him become the man of the house against his will.
(d) She orders him off her property, since he kills his father.

2. Why do Ned and Jem swear a blood oath?
(a) They will murder their mother's suitors.
(b) They will always protect one another.
(c) They do not want the farm to be in complete disarray again.
(d) They will keep their mother and sisters safe.

3. 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.
(a) Patchy Moran.
(b) Red Kelly.
(c) Sergeant O'Neil.
(d) Michael O'Connor.

4. To whom is Alex Gunn engaged?
(a) Grace.
(b) Mary.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Annie.

5. Harry Power says, "forget your mamma. There ain't no happiness for neither of us at Eleven Mile Creek." What is significant about this statement?
(a) It is the best piece of advice Ned will receive.
(b) Eleven Mile Creek is the only place they will find happiness.
(c) Harry loves Ned's mamma.
(d) Harry had forgotten his own mamma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry take the time to point out about the wood?

2. What is one of the worst and most notorious prisons in a land full of bad prisons?

3. Although he is young, what does Ned quickly prove?

4. Ned Kelly takes place in some competitions early such as riding and the long jump that he wins, but what does he realize?

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

(see the answer key)

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