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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 envision is happening as the creatures surround her?
(a) she's at a beauty spa in New York.
(b) she's sick with pneumonia.
(c) she's on a spiritual path.
(d) she's on vacation.

2. Even though the author knows that the move to Australia would be a major change, what does she realize about the opportunity?
(a) she's not completely invested in the work.
(b) she's never going to have a chance like this again.
(c) she's never going to leave her career.
(d) she's never going to make enough money.

3. What does the author marvel at as she releases the pain of walking and walks into the Outback?
(a) the circling falcon and sips of water.
(b) the rise of the land in front of her.
(c) the sky and the plains.
(d) Ooota and his people.

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

5. What does the author decide to do when Ooota takes the lead on the walkabout?
(a) to let Ooota lead freely.
(b) to only go so far .
(c) to commit to the experience.
(d) to go one mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man who reads the author's palm tell her about why she has come to Australia?

2. What did the author design in order to help young Aborigines to take a position and use their skills?

3. Who are the author and driver met by when they arrive at the small settlement?

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

5. What is the author told she needs to select from the pile?

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