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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. Who does Annie marry?
(a) Billy Gray.
(b) Harry Power.
(c) Bill Frost.
(d) Alex Gunn.

2. How does the novel start?
(a) With Ned's life as a young child.
(b) With Red's life as a young child.
(c) With Grace's life as a young child.
(d) With Ned's life as a young father.

3. 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) Eleven Mile Creek is the only place they will find happiness.
(b) It is the best piece of advice Ned will receive.
(c) Harry had forgotten his own mamma.
(d) Harry loves Ned's mamma.

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

5. Why does Ned not like Bill Frost?
(a) He is Ellen's suitor.
(b) He pretends to know everything about agriculture and land management.
(c) Bill knows more about agriculture and land management than Ned.
(d) Ned has to work harder when Bill is around.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what do the police take Ned's father to prison?

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

3. It is an eyewitness account starting when?

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

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

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