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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: From the Deserts They Come.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they discover the white men, what is the Aboriginal men's first fear?
(a) That they will try to kill all the Aboriginals in the camp.
(b) That they will take away the women.
(c) That they will anger the spirits.
(d) That they will take their land.

2. What does Dora show the children how to make?
(a) Sun-hats.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Shelters.
(d) Knives.

3. What kind of weather is it always successful to hunt in?
(a) Rain: the tracks are easy to see, and the animals are less alert.
(b) Windy: the wind blows the hunters' scent away.
(c) Misty: the animals can't see the hunters coming.
(d) Sunny: it is easier to see and run in sunny weather.

4. What is a wuungku?
(a) A dress.
(b) A shelter.
(c) A type of weapon.
(d) A ceremonial headdress.

5. Why are the Aboriginal laws important to them?
(a) They were the first laws in Australia before the white people came.
(b) They were passed down by the Dreamtime spirit beings.
(c) They were established by the king of the Aboriginals.
(d) They have been around for a very long time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is Captain Fremantle?

2. Why did the Captain crash the ship?

3. How does Dayup know that Captain Fremantle must be important?

4. Who was supposed to establish this first colony?

5. What is established as an act of goodwill on Queen Victoria's birthday?

(see the answer key)

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