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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the trail what does Ned refuse to do?

2. How do the cops and Cons Hall set a trap for Uncle Jimmy and Pat Quinn?

3. What does Ned say about how much he and his father communicate the final eight months of his father's life?

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

5. The creature turns out to be who, covered in thick sheets of iron, but not at the legs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Uncle James makes a good impression on the family, but how does that change?

2. What is this story about?

3. What does Ben do that Ned protects him by doing his prison time?

4. How does Ned save his family from the fire?

5. What do the Kellys do when Ellen decides they should take advantage of the Duffy Land Act?

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

7. Why does Ned not know his mother has sold him to the bush ranger, Henry Power?

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

9. Why does Ned feel obligated to turn himself in?

10. Where does Ned work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The gang, and others, write "blood letters."

Part 1) What are "blood letters"?

Part 2) To whom do they specifically write letters?

Part 3) Are these letters successful?

Essay Topic 2

Those with power frequently take advantage of the poor.

Part 1) Give examples from the text.

Part 2) How do the poor handle the mistreatment?

Part 3) Compare those in power in the story to those in power today.

Essay Topic 3

Ned sacrifices his reputation and freedom for others.

Part 1) How does he sacrifice himself?

Part 2) Why does he sacrifice himself?

Part 3) Do these sacrifices serve a purpose in the story? Why or why not?

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