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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the author told to handle the pain she feels from the spinifex?
(a) ignore the pain.
(b) wrap her feet.
(c) wash her feet in water.
(d) massage her feet.

2. What does the author watch in horror as it burns?
(a) her clothes and jewelry.
(b) her shoes.
(c) her valuable ring.
(d) her hair.

3. How long is a "walkabout"
(a) a one month trek.
(b) a three month trek.
(c) a year long trek.
(d) a six month trek.

4. What was the author told about how the Aborigines in Australia are regarded?
(a) they are astute, responsible, and self-reliant.
(b) they are unintelligent, unreliable, and a dying race.
(c) they are dangerous, loud, violent.
(d) they are needy, beggers, and thieves.

5. What does the main character do for a living?
(a) teacher.
(b) graphic designer.
(c) health care practitioner.
(d) business woman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the author invited to teach about the benefits and uses of?

3. What kind of ceremony did the author receive an invitation for?

4. What is the main issue that is explored in the book?

5. What does the driver tell the author to remove from her body?

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