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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parcel 6, "Events Precipitated by the Arrest of Harry Power".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ned's honor result in him going to prison for six months?
(a) He writes a threatening note to the McCormicks.
(b) He is guilty of stealing the McCormicks' horse.
(c) He refuses to turn in Ben.
(d) He threatens Cons.

2. How does this prelude begin?
(a) At midnight.
(b) Sadly.
(c) Strangely.
(d) In the forest.

3. Who does Ned say is by far and away the best cop he has ever known?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) The Commissioner.
(c) John Fitzpatrick
(d) Harry Power.

4. What does Ned do to the Murray's calf that is stuck?
(a) He tries to free it.
(b) He tries to save it.
(c) He tries to pet it.
(d) He tries to kill it.

5. Who is the school bully who hears a story about Ned's father and passes it around?
(a) Michael O'Connor.
(b) Patchy Moran.
(c) Red Kelly.
(d) Dick Shelton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ned begin to hate his uncle?

2. With what does Ben drive the McCormicks off?

3. What does Wild Wright not tell Ned about the horse he is allowing him to borrow?

4. For what do the police take Ned's father to prison?

5. While staying with his aunts and uncles, at what does Ned become good?

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