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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. How many flats does Danny clean around inner Syndey?

2. What city is Danny from?

3. On page 99, on what street does Danny go to a restroom in a bar to get a drink?

4. Where was the creek where Radha's body was found?

5. In "Australia," how long has Danny been in Australia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What beliefs does Sonja have?

2. What job did Tommo get Danny during his second year as an illegal?

3. What competition does Danny face in his line of work?

4. What did Danny and Sonja do over the weekend?

5. What does Danny know that happened to Radha three years ago?

6. Why is there a blue mist on page 9?

7. What message does Danny keep getting from his phone company?

8. What happened once when Danny was cleaning House Number Nine in Ashfield?

9. How does a woman named Sam help Danny after he removed her cacti?

10. What does Danny's place look like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Danny often described himself as honest. Why did Danny struggle with the decision to tell the police about Prakash? Why did Danny feel he had a moral obligation to speak to the police?

Essay Topic 3

Danny is an illegal immigrant to Australia. Why is Danny an illegal immigrant? Why would telling the police about Prakash jeopardize Danny and probably get him deported?

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