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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: The Moore River Native Settlement, 1931.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Martha warn the girls not to go near the cave?
(a) There are strange hairy creatures living in it.
(b) It is off limits and they will be punished if they are caught.
(c) It is slippery and dangerous.
(d) It is very dark inside and they might get lost.

2. How do the girls keep warm that night?
(a) They have to keep moving around instead of sleeping.
(b) They put on all the clothes they own at once.
(c) They sleep in the same bed.
(d) They light a fire.

3. What is the usual breakfast?
(a) Toast and jam.
(b) Weevily porridge.
(c) A glass of water flavored with sugar.
(d) Cold stew.

4. Why do new arrivals at the school create hope?
(a) The children hope for news from back home.
(b) The children hope that the new arrivals will be their friends.
(c) The children hope that the new arrivals will get picked on instead of them.
(d) The children hope that the new arrivals might be able to escape.

5. When are the girls allowed sheets on their beds?
(a) Only when special visitors come.
(b) Only on very cold nights.
(c) Only if they have been well behaved.
(d) The beds always have sheets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Aboriginals have to do to survive?

2. Why do the girls want to speak up when Miss Campbell introduces them to the staff member?

3. How does the Superintendent feel about the baby?

4. How does the sight of the large river make Molly feel?

5. What do Bidgup and Meedo decide to do about the food problem?

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