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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. Which of the settlers seems to understand and connect with Gemmy the most in this chapter?

2. What fear consumes most of the settlers?

3. What does the figure from the swamp first do that surprises the children?

4. What does Ellen think has made Jock's youth dwindle?

5. Which of the McIvor children does Gemmy feel the greatest connection with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Brisbane when the McIvors arrived there.

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

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

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

5. How does Lachlan act towards Gemmy while walking him back to the development? What does Lachlan pretend Gemmy is?

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

7. How does Jock's opinion of his neighbors change in this chapter?

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

9. How does George act while talking to Leona? How does she react to him?

10. Describe the events that occurred during the McIvors first years in Australia

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several turning points in the plot of this novel. Select two major turning points in the plot and discuss:

1) how the event is a turning point; and,

2) how the story would be different if the event had gone in a different direction.

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

Essay Topic 2

The setting of Remembering Babylon strongly influences the plot of the novel. Discuss the role that the setting plays in this novel. Focus on how it influences the choices and actions of the characters. Be sure to cite specific evidence from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The past (i.e., time before he is discovered by Lachlan and Janet) is essential to Gemmy's development as a character. Discuss at least three events/people from the past that influenced Gemmy's character. Focus on describing the event as well as discussing how the event determined the person Gemmy becomes. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.

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