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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 does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?

2. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?

3. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?

4. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?

5. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ellen react to the changes in Jock?

2. Describe Gemmy's relationship with Mr. Frazer in this chapter.

3. What happens to Gemmy's language skills as he lives with the natives?

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

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

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

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

8. Where does George want to travel to when he graduates from school? Why is this his dream?

9. How does Gemmy's arrival disrupt Jock's lifestyle?

10. How does Andy come to discover Gemmy visits with the natives? How does he react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks play an important role Remembering Babylon. Select two flashback scenes in the novel and:

1) describe what happens in the scene

2) discuss how this flashback fits into the main plot of the story

3) analyze the importance of including this particular flashback at this point in the story. What impact does the flashback have on the story? How would it be different if it was not there?

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the settlers in this novel. How are each of the settlers similar/different? Then discuss why you think the author presents this variety of characters in the novel. Be sure to cite specific evidence from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

In Remembering Babylon, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select two of the following minor characters to analyze: Ned Corcoran, Mrs. Hutchence, George Abbot, Janet McIvor.

Discuss:

1) The personality (character traits) of this character

2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story

3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?

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

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