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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is George shocked when he comes into Mrs. Hutchence's house?

2. Which of Jock's neighbors does he expect to support him?

3. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

4. What does Jock begin appreciating about Ellen in this chapter?

5. What is George's impression of Leona?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gemmy think bothers Jock McIvor most about his presence on their farm?

2. Why does Lachlan boast so often? Why does this bother Janet?

3. Describe Gemmy's appearance when the children first come upon him

4. What does Gemmy do to help the villagers understand him? Why does he need to do this?

5. What sort of relationship does Gemmy have with the natives while he is living with them? How does he "fit" into their society?

6. How does Janet initially interact with Gemmy once he is living with the McIvors?

7. Describe the attributes that make Mrs. Hutchence unique in the community

8. How does Gemmy attempt to maintain his ties to the aborigines in this chapter?

9. What does Jock do when the men confront him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

10. How old does George Abbot want the people in the settlement to think he is? How old is he actually?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Remembering Babylon explores ideas about communities. In your essay:

1) describe the different communities presented in the novel;

2) compare and contrast these communities; and,

3) analyze the "health" of each of these communities. Are they communities that support their members? Why or why not?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Race plays an important role in this novel. Discuss several situations where the body is central to the plot of the story. Focus on what the human body is serving as a symbol of at that point in the novel. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is fear of outsiders.

1) Describe at least three scenes where this theme is developed.

2) Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme.

3) Critique the author's viewpoint on this theme. Do you agree or disagree with his beliefs? Why?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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