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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. Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy?

2. What does Mr. Frazer suggest that the government plant in Queensland?

3. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?

4. Why does Lachlan stop protecting Gemmy?

5. How does Gemmy react to the attack on the geese?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.

2. Describe the event that caused Willett's death.

3. What does Janet realize on the night depicted in this chapter that makes her feel she has become an adult?

4. 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?

5. How do Lachlan's relationships with the other settler children change over time? What causes this change?

6. Why does Sir George invite Mr. Frazer to speak with him? How does he react to Frazer's proposal?

7. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.

8. What does Jock do in response to the attack on Gemmy?

9. Why is Gemmy desperate to get "his papers" back from George and Mr. Frazer?

10. Describe what happens to Janet in this chapter when she removes her bonnet and veil while beekeeping.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The past (i.e., time before he is discovered by Lachlan and Janet) is essential to Gemmy's development as a character. Discuss at least three events/people from the past that influenced Gemmy's character. Focus on describing the event as well as discussing how the event determined the person Gemmy becomes. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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