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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the cops and Cons Hall set a trap for Uncle Jimmy and Pat Quinn?
(a) The lure them in using Ned.
(b) They get them to talk during the trial.
(c) They set it up at the jail.
(d) They convince Ned to set it.

2. What does Wild Wright not tell Ned about the horse he is allowing him to borrow?
(a) It is wild.
(b) It is pregnant.
(c) It is stolen.
(d) It is lame.

3. Why does Cons put his hand on Ned's back in a friendly way?
(a) He wants to congratulate Ned.
(b) He is worried about Ned.
(c) He cares abou Ned.
(d) So the whole town would hate Ned

4. What does Ned not know, at first, about Officer Fitzpatrick?
(a) He is his cousin.
(b) He is a police officer.
(c) He is a horrible person.
(d) He is a welterweight champion.

5. Who rides up and slanders Ned?
(a) John Fitzpatrick and several cops.
(b) His Uncle Jimmy and Pat Quinn.
(c) Harry Powers and Uncle Jimmy.
(d) Cons Hall and John Fitzpatrick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is falsely charged with the theft of the watch and gelding?

2. Who summons Ned on behalf of Harry Power?

3. What does Mr. Edward Rogers, owner or the barroom, do for Ned and Wild?

4. Why does Ellen have the baby by herself on the table?

5. What system do the two cops use when interrogating Ned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ned respond to Patchy Moran spreading a rumor about his father?

2. How does baby Ellen die?

3. Why is Ned amazed to see how easily his mother is bullied by Bill Frost?

4. How does Ned's family respond when he arrives home?

5. Why does Ned become unhappy on the new property?

6. How are Ned's plans changed once he hears about Bill's affair?

7. According to the "Unmarked Prelude," who writes this book, and why does he write it?

8. Who does Ned say gives up Harry Power to the authorities?

9. How does the novel start?

10. How do people feel about Ned Kelly?

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