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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. In what century was the military outpost established on the shores of Western Australia?

2. What happens when Udja complains to a white magistrate that his wife has been stolen by a white man?

3. How do the Mardudjara people interact with the white station owners?

4. Why are the Aboriginal laws important to them?

5. Why are teenage boys sent out into the Law?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the rabbit-proof fence built and does it fulfill the purpose it was built for?

2. How is Maude different from other Aborigines?

3. Is Kundilla too trusting?

4. Why is Kundilla respected?

5. Do the Aborigines do enough to fight back?

6. Who is the bravest character in this story?

7. The girls meet other mixed race girls at the girls' home in Perth. How have these girls been misled?

8. How do the white people at the depot react to the birth of the mixed race child?

9. Do Kundilla and his people live a good life?

10. How do the girls' families react when the children are taken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The rabbit-proof fence is a very important object in this book. Discuss the symbolism of the fence. What does it stand for and why? Does it mean different things to different people?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Aborigine society with white society. What are the main differences? Are there any similarities? Does one society come across as better? Why do they clash?

Essay Topic 3

Is there a 'bad guy' in this story? Who acts badly and why? Do people's motivations sometimes excuse their actions?

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