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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Jigalong, 1907-1931.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the common view of half-caste children at this time?
(a) That they were more intelligent than other Aboriginal children.
(b) That they were monsters.
(c) That they were inferior to the 'pure whites' and 'pure blacks.'
(d) That they would not love their darker skinned families.

2. What is the Mardudjara?
(a) Several tribes of Aboriginal people who live in the desert regions.
(b) A settlement for Aboriginal people.
(c) An area of Australia where beautiful flowers grow.
(d) An Aboriginal god.

3. How are black servants paid?
(a) With warm blankets.
(b) With money.
(c) With rice.
(d) They are not paid with anything.

4. How do the Aboriginals cut their meat?
(a) With their teeth.
(b) With sharp stones.
(c) With knives and forks.
(d) With bears' teeth.

5. How does Molly's father interact with his child?
(a) Tries to teach her to be English.
(b) Takes her away.
(c) Brings her gifts.
(d) Refuses to have anything to do with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a wuungku?

2. How does Captain Fremantle try to communicate when he realizes they don't understand him?

3. Why are the Aboriginals upset that they are being tried under English law?

4. Who was supposed to establish this first colony?

5. Why is Jigalong appealing to the Aborigines?

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