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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 was Willett's profession?
2. Who does Mr. Frazer attempt to tell Sir George about?
3. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
4. What does Gemmy hope to get from George Abbot?
5. What is the only name that George Abbot recognizes in Gemmy's description of what he wants from the teacher?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Lachlan's relationship with Gemmy change over time?
2. How does Mr. Frazer react when Jim Sweetman refuses the native fruit? How does this contrast with his views on native plants at the end of the chapter?
3. Describe the two events that happen in this chapter which unnerve Jock.
4. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?
5. How have Mr. Frazer's views on botany changed since Gemmy has come to the settlement?
6. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.
7. What is Sir George's vision for Queensland?
8. Why is Gemmy desperate to get "his papers" back from George and Mr. Frazer?
9. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.
10. How does Gemmy come to be on the island of Queensland?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
In Remembering Babylon, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select two of the following minor characters to analyze: Ned Corcoran, Mrs. Hutchence, George Abbot, Janet McIvor.
Discuss:
1) The personality (character traits) of this character
2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story
3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
The inscription of Remembering Babylon includes a poem by John Clare. Re-read this poem and discuss the meaning of it in reference to the novel as a whole (What does it mean to you now that you have read the entire novel? Why?) and discuss the author's choice of this inscription (Why do you think he chose this poem?)
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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