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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 5, "His Early Contact with Senior Policemen".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the chapters referred to through out the book?
(a) As sections.
(b) As parcels
(c) As letters.
(d) As years.

2. Why is it when Harry Power robs a stage coach, it is a farce?
(a) He seems as fearful as those in the stagecoach.
(b) The stagecoach new they were going to get robbed.
(c) Ned does most of the work.
(d) There is virtually nothing to steal.

3. For what do the police take Ned's father to prison?
(a) He has actually killed the calf.
(b) He has stolen property.
(c) He is an abusive alcoholic.
(d) Ned admits to killing the calf, trying to save his dad.

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

5. What is actually happening as Ned dreams about burning in hell?
(a) He has been wrapped up in warm blankets.
(b) The hot summer sun is rising.
(c) The house is on fire.
(d) He has fallen asleep near the heater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does his mother give Ned to wear for when the police come to take him in?

2. Of what does Harry inform Ned regarding Bill?

3. Who finds a dress and some face paint?

4. What does Ellen tell her sons when she picks them up?

5. While staying with his aunts and uncles, at what does Ned become good?

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