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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. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

2. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?

3. What does Andy tell the other settlers that the natives gave to Gemmy?

4. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?

5. Where do the three children find the "dark figure"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the natives?

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

4. How does Jock's opinion of his wife change in this chapter?

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

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

7. What does Abbot do to cultivate the idea that he is older than he is?

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

9. Describe the game that the children were playing before they found Gemmy on the beach

10. Why do the settlers come to visit Mrs. Hutchence's house?

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

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

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the superstition.

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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