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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. How was George treated as a child?

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

3. What is George's impression of Leona?

4. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?

5. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Gemmy attempt to maintain his ties to the aborigines in this chapter?

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

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

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

7. Describe Gemmy's visit with the natives.

8. Why does Lachlan boast so often? Why does this bother Janet?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the role of the land in people's lives.

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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