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

2. What has happened to the young man that has delayed his journey?
(a) he has suffered injury.
(b) he has encountered danger.
(c) he has lost his way.
(d) he has fallen ill.

3. What do the tribe members reveal about their names?
(a) they are given by the gods.
(b) they are an indication of the individuals talent.
(c) they were given upon birth.
(d) they are ignored and seen as trite and insignificant.

4. What is the name of the author's guide?
(a) Taoa.
(b) Otaa.
(c) Otaoo.
(d) Ooota.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of performance does the author watch the natives perform?

2. What does the author begin to understand she is respecting about the land and the people of Australia?

3. What is the special herbal tea drunk in celebration of?

4. Who does the driver introduce himself as when they arrive at the settlement?

5. What does the author refer to when she speaks of the one experience in Australia that has made her unhappy?

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