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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Death of Edward Kelly".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the police desperate to arrest anyone they can?
(a) They are bloodthirsty.
(b) A budget crisis.
(c) They need to find the thieves, and anyone will do.
(d) They are bored.

2. Why does Ned's mother call him a fool, and say they would not do the same for him if the situation were reversed?
(a) Ned is supporting his uncles.
(b) Ned has decided to turn himself in.
(c) Ned is giving money to his uncles.
(d) Ned is turning his uncles in.

3. One of Shakespeare's famous plays is read, particularly with reference to what?
(a) Labor Day.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) St. Crispin's Day.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

4. Why is there no mention of survivors?
(a) They are all captured by the police.
(b) All the survivors are in hiding.
(c) The only important characters are those that have been murdered.
(d) It gives the feeling that the hostages may have been burned to prevent the story from getting out.

5. What does Ned say about how much he and his father communicate the final eight months of his father's life?
(a) They never exchange another twelve words between each other.
(b) They do not speak to one another.
(c) They become very close and communicate frequently.
(d) They have very deep conversations.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where is Ned transported to receive further interrogation?

2. In what has Ned lost faith?

3. How does Ned's honor result in him going to prison for six months?

4. Why do constables and local politicians arrest twenty-one people for just knowing Ned Kelly?

5. After the fight ensues, what do the police do?

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