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

Short Answer Questions

1. On their walk around the grounds, what do they see a group of the children doing near the milking sheds?

2. Why do new arrivals at the school create hope?

3. Who does Miss Campbell hand the girls over to when they reach the Moore River School?

4. What is the usual breakfast?

5. Where is Maude's baby born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the wildflowers, plants and animals in this story. Why are there so many descriptions of nature?

Essay Topic 2

In this story, white people dominate and oppress the Aboriginal people, and take their land away from them. The Aborigines cannot fight back, so the white people do what they want. Discuss the idea of 'might is right' and what the author is trying to tell us about it.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss realism in the book. How does the author remind the reader that this is a true story? How does this emphasize the messages of the book? Is the author biased in any way? What is her agenda? Is this justified, or does it destroy the truth of the story?

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