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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. What do the Aboriginals have to do to survive?
(a) Declare war on England.
(b) Run away into the desert.
(c) Become servants to white men and women.
(d) Become Christian.

2. 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) She thinks the spirits will hate her.
(d) The other children insult her.

3. What happens at the big meeting held during the holidays at the end of the year?
(a) Traditional ceremonies and rituals are performed.
(b) War is declared on the white people.
(c) They celebrate Christmas.
(d) Marriages take place only at this time of year.

4. How does the grandmother protect the new baby from any evil spirits nearby?
(a) She insults the baby.
(b) She covers the baby in a special salve.
(c) She sprinkles water on the baby.
(d) She places a protective amulet around the baby's neck.

5. How does the sight of the large river make Molly feel?
(a) Happy to be out among nature again.
(b) Afraid, because she has never seen anything like it.
(c) Trapped, like a prisoner.
(d) Like a stranger in this part of the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What punishment are Bidgup and Meedo given?

2. How do the Aboriginal people make Jigalong a permanent 'sitting down place'?

3. How do the girls keep warm that night?

4. Why can't Bidgup and Meedo use their usual hunting trails?

5. What is 'the boob'?

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