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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. Which of the McIvors is most enraged by the incident with the geese?
2. What role does Lachlan initially take with Gemmy?
3. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?
4. Why does Lachlan not find out about the attack on Gemmy until the next day?
5. What does the mob do when Jock approaches them near the creek?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Jock do in response to the attack on Gemmy?
2. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.
3. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.
4. What is Sir George's vision for Queensland?
5. 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?
6. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?
7. Describe the event that caused Willett's death.
8. Why is Gemmy desperate to get "his papers" back from George and Mr. Frazer?
9. How does Gemmy come to be on the island of Queensland?
10. What did Gemmy do that affected Janet and Lachlan's lives?
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
Race plays an important role in this novel. Discuss several situations where the body is central to the plot of the story. Focus on what the human body is serving as a symbol of at that point in the novel. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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