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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 George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?

2. When does Ellen become fearful of Gemmy?

3. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Comet River represent for the white settlers?

8. Describe Gemmy's visit with the natives.

9. How do Gemmy's language skills change as he begins observing the white settlers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the impact of the past on the present.

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 2

Mrs. Hutchence's home plays an important role in the novel. It serves as a symbol on many levels. Discuss the significance of the house in the novel. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Race plays an important role in this novel. Discuss several situations where the body is central to the plot of the story. Focus on what the human body is serving as a symbol of at that point in the novel. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.

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