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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. What is one of the worst and most notorious prisons in a land full of bad prisons?

2. What does police officer Cons Flood make his life mission?

3. What does Ned do to the Murray's calf that is stuck?

4. Who accidentally calls Harry by the name of Bill Frost?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Henry tell Ned about James Whitty?

2. Where does Ned work?

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

4. How is successful is Henry at robbing stage coaches?

5. Where does Ned move? Why?

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

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

8. What experience do the Kellys have with prison?

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

10. What becomes of Annie and Jem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ned goes from being an honorable young man, to a fugitive, and finally to a bush ranger.

Part 1) What evidence shows he is honorable?

Part 2) What turns him into a fugitive?

Part 3) What is a bush ranger? At what point does he become a bush ranger?

Essay Topic 2

Ned says he will not leave Australia until his mother is released from prison.

Part 1) Why will he not leave without his mother?

Part 2) What is the Oedipus Complex?

Part 3) Are there any hints in the story to suggest Ned has an Oedipus Complex?

Essay Topic 3

Ned finally gives up on writing letters.

Part 1) Why does he give up?

Part 2) What does this show about his character?

Part 3) How do his last words reflect this attitude?

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