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Remembering Babylon Quiz

David Malouf
This Study Guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Remembering Babylon.

Remembering Babylon Quiz

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1)

Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community? (from Chapter 6)

He distrusts the settlers.
He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.
He does not know where they are located.
He wants to protect the natives.
2)

Where has Mr. Frazer taken Gemmy's papers? (from Chapter 19)

To the McIvors
To Brisbane
To England
To the aborigines
3)

Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him? (from Chapter 7)

Barney Mason
Ned Corcoran
Mr. Frazer
George Abbot
4)

Who does Gemmy notice watching him while he is exploring with Mr. Frazer? (from Chapter 6)

George Abbot
The settlers
Ned Corcoran
The aborigines
5)

What happened to two of the McIvors' children? (from Chapter 7)

They returned to England.
They left the settlement.
They died.
They returned to Scotland.
6)

Who observes Gemmy's visitors? (from Chapter 9)

Ned Corcoran
Andy McKillop
Barney Mason
Lachlan
7)

What does Gemmy hope to get from George Abbot? (from Chapter 19)

His stone
Books
His clothes
His papers
8)

Which two characters meet in this chapter? (from Chapter 20)

Lachlan and Gemmy
Janet and Gemmy
Janet and Lachlan
Lachlan, Gemmy and Janet
9)

Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter? (from Chapter 8)

Kind, but guarded
Awkward and faltering
Friendly, but superficial
Kind and poised
10)

How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home? (from Chapter 7)

Angry
Confused
Ashamed
Proud
11)

Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy? (from Chapter 13)

On the front porch of the hut
He does not sleep
In his bed
In Gemmy's lean-to
12)

How does Andy act when he tells the story of Gemmy's visit with the natives? (from Chapter 9)

Agitated
Proud
Excited
Confused
13)

Which of Jock's neighbors does he expect to support him? (from Chapter 7)

Hec Gosper
Jim Sweetman
Ned Corcoran
Barney Mason
14)

How long did Gemmy remain at sea? (from Chapter 16)

Two years
Two days
Two decades
Two months
15)

What aspect of Gemmy's personality allows him to avoid the settlers' questions? (from Chapter 6)

His lack of language
His lighthearted nature
His naivete
His ignorant demeanor
16)

What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare? (from Chapter 12)

He realizes what he dreamed is actually happening.
He realizes he is somewhere else.
He realizes it was a premonition.
He realizes that it was only a dream.
17)

What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home? (from Chapter 16)

He runs away.
He drags Willett from the house.
He calls the fire department.
He goes to a neighbor for help.
18)

What does Jock begin appreciating about Ellen in this chapter? (from Chapter 10)

The things she does for Gemmy
Her intelligence
The things she does for their family
Her beauty
19)

What does Mr. Frazer suggest that the government plant in Queensland? (from Chapter 18)

Tobacco
Native orchards
European plants
Crops
20)

When do the events in this chapter take place? (from Chapter 20)

5 years after Gemmy left the settlement
50 years after Gemmy left the settlement
5 months after Gemmy left the settlement
15 years after Gemmy left the settlement
21)

Who does Gemmy get to know better through visits to Mrs. Hutchence's house? (from Chapter 8)

George
Leona
Meg
Janet
22)

How does Jock feel about the strange occurrences around his farm? (from Chapter 11)

He feels hurt and betrayed.
He feels vindicated.
He feels confused.
He feels angry and violent.
23)

Who is Andy most eager to tell of Gemmy's visitors? (from Chapter 9)

Jock
Jim Sweetman
Barney
Ned
24)

Who rescues Gemmy from the mob? (from Chapter 12)

The natives
Mr. Frazer
Jock
Lachlan
25)

What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about? (from Chapter 6)

The native plants
The settlers
The aborigines
His life in England
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