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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. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?

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

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

4. What does Jock jokingly tell the men that they are afraid of?

5. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Brisbane when the McIvors arrived there.

2. What is Andy's version of the meeting Gemmy has with the natives? What is incorrect about his version?

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

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

5. Describe George's relationship with Mr. Robertson.

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

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

8. What is Gemmy reminded of when he sees fire? How does this make him feel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the significance of the novel's title. Be sure to include:

1) a definition of "remembering Babylon";

2) the variety of meanings that the phrase takes on in the novel (beyond it's literal meaning); and,

3) what the phrase represents about the main characters' lives

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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