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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. As Australia's farms became more successful, what policy did the government introduce?
(a) Areas of land were given back to Aboriginal people.
(b) Jobs must be provided on the farms for the Aboriginal people.
(c) A percentage of the food produced must be given to Aboriginal people.
(d) Large areas of land were given to European farmers, without thought for the Aboriginal people living there.

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

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

4. In chapter one, who is the first person mentioned in the book?
(a) Captain Fremantle.
(b) Maude.
(c) Kundilla.
(d) Molly.

5. What is established as an act of goodwill on Queen Victoria's birthday?
(a) Money is given to the Aboriginals.
(b) All the land is given back to the Aboriginals.
(c) Free blankets are given to the Aboriginals.
(d) Aboriginal servants are given a holiday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Bidgup and Meedo worried about?

2. Who makes the decision about when teenage boys are ready to go into the Law?

3. How long is the military outpost there for?

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

5. How do the white workers react to the violence?

(see the answer key)

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