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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. Who assists Gemmy in finding a new home after he is attacked?

2. When do the events in this chapter take place?

3. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?

4. Who is George Abbot thinking of when Gemmy arrives at the schoolhouse?

5. Who does Gemmy move in with after he is attacked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Gemmy do that affected Janet and Lachlan's lives?

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

3. What is Sir George's vision for Queensland?

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 does Gemmy come to be on the island of Queensland?

6. How does Lachlan's relationship with Gemmy change over time?

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

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

9. Why doesn't Jock ask Gemmy to leave the farm after the two incidents in this chapter?

10. Describe the two events that happen in this chapter which unnerve Jock.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the contrast between native and "developed" cultures.

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

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

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the superstition.

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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