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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. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?

2. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?

3. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?

4. What does Lachlan find at the site where the "dispersal" supposedly took place?

5. What surprises Mr. Frazer about Brisbane?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is fear of outsiders.

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

There are several turning points in the plot of this novel. Select two major turning points in the plot and discuss:

1) how the event is a turning point; and,

2) how the story would be different if the event had gone in a different direction.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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