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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Mr. Keeling, the Superintendent at Jigalong depot, write in a letter that was ignored?

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

4. How old is Daisy?

5. Why is Jigalong appealing to the Aborigines?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there a 'bad guy' in this story? Who acts badly and why? Do people's motivations sometimes excuse their actions?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss identity. Why is identity important and who is it important to? How do the white people attempt to crush Aborigine identity?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss freedom in this story. How is it represented and what does the author say about it? How important is freedom? Who is free and who is not?

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