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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 6, "Events Precipitated by the Arrest of Harry Power".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ellen have the baby by herself on the table?
(a) She does not want anyone near her.
(b) No one else is at home.
(c) Red is in the county lock up.
(d) She has a disease which is contagious.

2. Who summons Ned on behalf of Harry Power?
(a) A strange boy.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Uncle Lloyd.
(d) Caitlin.

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

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

5. Who is falsely charged with the theft of the watch and gelding?
(a) Ned.
(b) Bill.
(c) Uncle James.
(d) Uncle Jack Lloyd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What eventually happens to Ned?

2. What does Ned not know, at first, about Officer Fitzpatrick?

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

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

5. What does Harry claim to Ellen?

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