Wild Colonial Boy

How does the text describe the living conditions of the Kelly Family?

• They live in spacious and well-organized homes.

• They live in ramshackle huts with whole families in one room.

• They live in separate rooms with plenty of personal space.

• They live in modern apartments with individual bedrooms.

What is mentioned about Ned's appearance?

• He is well-dressed with clothes that fit perfectly.

• He is wearing a hat, a patched shirt, and boots three sizes too big.

• He is described as being very tidy and fashionable.

• He is wearing a suit and tie for the visit.

What does the narrator feel when looking into Ned's eyes?

• They feel comforted and at ease.

• They feel like Ned is indifferent and uninterested.

• They feel like Ned is seeing right into them, reading their thoughts.

• They feel like Ned's eyes are unexpressive and cold.

What kind of actions are the Kelly boys known for?

• They are known for their good behavior and helpfulness in the community.

• They are known for their academic achievements and politeness.

• They are known for being in trouble, like stealing chickens and "borrowing" horses.

• They are known for their participation in community services and charity events.

What does Ned claim about the horse he found?

• He claims it belongs to someone else and he is returning it.

• He claims it is a wild horse he has never seen before.

• He claims it was wandering in the Strathbogie Ranges and might be the one that was lost.

• He claims he bought the horse from a nearby farm.

How is Ned described in terms of his demeanor by another character?

• Shy and reserved.

• Bold as brass.

• Nervous and anxious.

• Arrogant and dismissive.

What is the community's general opinion about the Kelly family?

• They are highly respected and considered pillars of the community.

• They are seen as troublemakers and generally distrusted.

• They are considered mysterious and keep to themselves.

• They are admired for their wealth and social status.

What event leads to a significant change in Ned's life?

• He wins a large sum of money in a lottery.

• He is falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit.

• He inherits a large estate from a distant relative.

• He discovers a hidden talent for painting.

How does Ned plan to prove his innocence?

• By running away and starting a new life elsewhere.

• By gathering evidence and witnesses to support his case.

• By bribing officials to drop the charges.

• By challenging his accuser to a duel.