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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author immediately suffer injuries to from thorny grass called spinifex?
(a) her calves.
(b) her shoulders.
(c) her feet.
(d) her face.

2. What does the author sleep on after they all share a special herb tea?
(a) a child's sleeping bag.
(b) a pile of sticks.
(c) a bundle of hides.
(d) a few heaps of sand.

3. Where is the author taken to watch the natives perform?
(a) a grove of trees.
(b) a shed.
(c) the Outback.
(d) a private home.

4. What does the young man tell Tribal Elder that he has found and killed and is preparing to bring it back to the tribe?
(a) a rabbit.
(b) a dove.
(c) a lion.
(d) a kangaroo.

5. What does Ooota suddenly do and just assume that the author will follow in suit?
(a) laugh.
(b) walk.
(c) dance.
(d) talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Aborigines want to marry so that they can fully integrate into society?

2. What is the author supposed to be honored for?

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

4. What are the young man and Tribal Elder participating in that allows for them to communicate freely?

5. What does the disclaimer suggest is the genre of the book?

(see the answer key)

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