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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: The Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what century was the military outpost established on the shores of Western Australia?
(a) 1900s.
(b) 1500s.
(c) 1200s.
(d) 1800s.

3. What does Captain Fremantle want?
(a) He wants them to put some clothes on.
(b) He wants their permission to name the area.
(c) He wants to teach them about white men and their society.
(d) He wants them to bring him and his men some food.

4. When are the girls allowed sheets on their beds?
(a) Only if they have been well behaved.
(b) Only when special visitors come.
(c) Only on very cold nights.
(d) The beds always have sheets.

5. How does Captain Fremantle try to communicate when he realizes they don't understand him?
(a) He writes it down instead.
(b) He gets a translator.
(c) He tries to use sign language.
(d) He draws pictures in the sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes a regular weekend event?

2. What is the main reason why the Mardudjara people decide to leave their desert?

3. The girls meet two other half-caste girls, called Eva and Nora. What do these two girls think will happen to them soon?

4. During the voyage, several members of the crew try to keep the girls entertained. What does one crewman tell them about?

5. Where is Maude's baby born?

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