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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. Why does Ned's mother call him a fool, and say they would not do the same for him if the situation were reversed?

2. Who is described as dangerously powerful?

3. Who is Tom Lloyd?

4. Who visits the home, and it is suggested that he makes an advance on Ellen? She responds by slapping him and calling him a coward.

5. What does Kevin, the Rat Charmer predict?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who summons Ned on behalf of Harry Power?

4. What is this story about?

5. What happens after Ellen slaps Sergeant O'Neil?

6. How does the novel start?

7. Why does Ned say he would like nothing more than to have his cuffs removed so they could fight man to man?

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

9. How does Ned get more jail time for horse thievery?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ned is compared to Robin Hood.

Part 1) Who is Robin Hood?

Part 2) Compare Ned and Robin Hood.

Part 3) Contrast Ned and Robin Hood.

Essay Topic 2

Ned frequently tries to get his story printed.

Part 1) How does he attempt to get is printed?

Part 2) Why does it fail?

Part 3) Is he successful in the end? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Mary leaves Ned for the United States.

Part 1) Why does she leave him?

Part 2) Is this a good choice? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does Ned make the correct choice in staying in Australia? Why or why not?

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