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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. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?

2. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?

3. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?

4. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?

5. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does George choose to study French in the afternoons?

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

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

5. How does Gemmy move around the McIvors? How does this make the family feel? Why?

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

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

8. How does Jock react to Barney Mason's concerns about Gemmy? What is ironic about his reaction?

9. Describe Brisbane when the McIvors arrived there.

10. What does Lachlan do that makes Jock proud of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sir George and Mr. Frazer represent two different visions of life in Queensland. In your essay:

1) describe each character's vision for Queensland;

2) compare and contrast their visions; and,

3) discuss which vision you think the author most identifies with.

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

Essay Topic 2

Gemmy's character represents different things to different characters in this novel. Select three characters whose lives are impacted by Gemmy's presence in their community and:

1) describe each character's relationship with Gemmy;

2) discuss what Gemmy represents to each character; and,

3) compare and contrast these representations.

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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