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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 Mr. Frazer do that amuses Gemmy?

2. What do the children think the figure is when they first see it?

3. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?

4. Where did Lachlan live before moving to Australia?

5. How do many of the settlers react when they find out the natives visited Gemmy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Gemmy think bothers Jock McIvor most about his presence on their farm?

9. Describe Gemmy's visit with the natives.

10. Why does George choose to study French in the afternoons?

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

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

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.

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