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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the author arrive at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) the Sydney airport.
(b) the Outback.
(c) a hotel in Australia.
(d) a friend's house in Australia.

2. Where does the setting of the book take place?
(a) Africa.
(b) Australia.
(c) India.
(d) Asia.

3. What kind of narrative is the book?
(a) a perspective narrative.
(b) a cultural narrative.
(c) a thematic narrative.
(d) a quest narrative.

4. Who are the author and driver met by when they arrive at the small settlement?
(a) two middle-aged women.
(b) a little girl and her brother.
(c) a middle-aged man.
(d) a tribal elder.

5. Who does the driver introduce himself as when they arrive at the settlement?
(a) an American.
(b) the authors interpreter.
(c) a tribal elder.
(d) a leader in education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author most hope to convey through writing the book?

2. What is the name of the author's guide?

3. What does the author decide to do when Ooota takes the lead on the walkabout?

4. What literary category does the book fall into?

5. What does the author marvel at as she releases the pain of walking and walks into the Outback?

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