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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 Molly sometimes wish she didn't have light skin?
(a) She is afraid she will be taken away.
(b) She thinks darker skin is prettier.
(c) The other children insult her.
(d) She thinks the spirits will hate her.

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

3. How does the Illustrated Melbourne Post say the Aboriginal people reacted to this act of goodwill?
(a) With gratitude.
(b) They refused it.
(c) They did not understand.
(d) They were angry.

4. On their walk around the grounds, what do they see a group of the children doing near the milking sheds?
(a) Playing rounders.
(b) Trying to escape.
(c) Huddling together for warmth.
(d) Stealing extra food.

5. Who volunteers to be their guide at the settlement?
(a) Edna Green.
(b) Bill.
(c) Polly Martin.
(d) Martha Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the white men compared to?

2. How do they justify this?

3. What are the girls supposed to use as a lavatory?

4. What becomes a regular weekend event?

5. Who does Miss Campbell hand the girls over to when they reach the Moore River School?

(see the answer key)

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