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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 impresses Gemmy about Mr. Frazer?

2. Which of the McIvors is most enraged by the incident with the geese?

3. Where does Janet live in this chapter?

4. What do the settlers put on the McIvors' fence?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How have Mr. Frazer's views on botany changed since Gemmy has come to the settlement?

5. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Remembering Babylon explores ideas about communities. In your essay:

1) describe the different communities presented in the novel;

2) compare and contrast these communities; and,

3) analyze the "health" of each of these communities. Are they communities that support their members? Why or why not?

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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