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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the grandmother protect the new baby from any evil spirits nearby?

3. Where do the girls spend their first night on the run?

4. What is the usual breakfast?

5. Who is the father of Maude's child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The film version of this book is described as a story that follows the 'triumph of the human spirit.' How well does this apply to the book and the characters in it? Explain your answer using examples from the book, not the film.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Molly. What is her relationship like with the other girls? Is she a good leader?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Aborigine society with white society. What are the main differences? Are there any similarities? Does one society come across as better? Why do they clash?

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