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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Protector of Aborigines think there is no point in trying to recapture Molly and Daisy?
(a) They obviously think of themselves as black.
(b) They would only keep escaping again, because they know how to survive in the bush.
(c) They would become violent if forced away from their families again.
(d) They would have to be separated or locked up, and this would be worse than being in the bush.

2. Where do they spend the night before traveling on to Moore River?
(a) A hotel in Perth.
(b) The East Perth Girl's Home.
(c) A settlement at Mogumber.
(d) Inside the car.

3. How old is Daisy?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

4. Who is the father of Maude's child?
(a) The Superintendent, Mr. Keeling.
(b) An inspector of the fence, Thomas Craig.
(c) Protector of Aborigines, Constable Riggs.
(d) Her 'bilgur' (her betrothed).

5. What are the girls supposed to use as a lavatory?
(a) An outside toilet across the snowy yard.
(b) Buckets in the bathroom.
(c) Nothing; there is no lavatory.
(d) A hole in the corner of the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jigalong appealing to the Aborigines?

2. How do the girls keep warm that night?

3. Why does Mr. Keeling advise the Department of Native Affairs that the half-caste children should be removed from Jigalong?

4. As they go through the city, what suddenly frightens the girls?

5. How does the sight of the large river make Molly feel?

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