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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 would become violent if forced away from their families again.
(b) They would only keep escaping again, because they know how to survive in the bush.
(c) They obviously think of themselves as black.
(d) They would have to be separated or locked up, and this would be worse than being in the bush.

2. On their walk around the grounds, what do they see a group of the children doing near the milking sheds?
(a) Huddling together for warmth.
(b) Trying to escape.
(c) Stealing extra food.
(d) Playing rounders.

3. Who volunteers to be their guide at the settlement?
(a) Bill.
(b) Polly Martin.
(c) Martha Jones.
(d) Edna Green.

4. Why is Jigalong appealing to the Aborigines?
(a) Food, and safety from the white people.
(b) It is a place where they can learn English.
(c) They will be able to live in houses rather than stick shelters.
(d) No guns are allowed in the settlement.

5. What happens at the big meeting held during the holidays at the end of the year?
(a) Marriages take place only at this time of year.
(b) Traditional ceremonies and rituals are performed.
(c) War is declared on the white people.
(d) They celebrate Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Superintendent feel about the baby?

2. How do Gracie and Daisy react when Molly tells them of her plan to escape?

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

4. How do Maude's family feel about their new boss, the maintenance inspector?

5. Why does Molly sometimes wish she didn't have light skin?

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