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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jimmie do with his police uniform?
(a) Jimmie throws it in the forest.
(b) Jimmie returns it.
(c) Jimmie burns it.
(d) Jimmie gives it to Mort.

2. What complaint does Healy have about the fence?
(a) The fence is too short.
(b) The fence isn't sturdy enough.
(c) The fence posts are misplaced.
(d) The fence is crooked.

3. How does Jimmie's progress with the fence go?
(a) He finishes on time.
(b) He doesn't finish at all.
(c) He finishes early.
(d) He finishes two days late.

4. Why does the minister's wife think Jimmie is cutting down wood?
(a) To steal wood.
(b) To kill time.
(c) To impress the minister.
(d) To earn money.

5. What does the postmaster's son reveal to Jimmie and the constable?
(a) A riot has broken out in the town centre.
(b) A boy named Jack Fisher had disappeared a year ago.
(c) His sister, MaryBeth, is trapped under a collapsed roof.
(d) The postmaster has died.

6. After Jimmie leaves home, who does he meet?
(a) A trooper.
(b) Harry Edwards.
(c) Mrs. Neville.
(d) A bear.

7. What did Jimmie say he had been doing in his absence?
(a) Thinking.
(b) Studying the stars.
(c) Watching the sun set and rise.
(d) Catching possums.

8. What does Newby give Jimmie when Gilda arrives?
(a) More blankets and candles.
(b) A horse for Gilda to ride on.
(c) A raise.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

9. How does Jimmie deal with Healy's complaints?
(a) Jimmie lets the issue drop.
(b) Jimmie damages the fence.
(c) Jimmie argues with Healy.
(d) Jimmie complains to Rev. Neville.

10. What do members of Jimmie's totem begin to associate fencing and similar tasks with?
(a) Rising social status.
(b) Sums of money.
(c) White people.
(d) Discrimination.

11. For what reason does Jimmie suggests Healy won't provide him with the document?
(a) Healy is immoral.
(b) Healy is illiterate.
(c) Healy is stingy.
(d) Healy is racist.

12. What does Gilda think about the job offer?
(a) It is generous.
(b) It is bogus.
(c) It is suspicious.
(d) It is tenuous.

13. Who is Morton?
(a) Jimmie's uncle.
(b) Jimmie's half brother.
(c) Jimmie's friend.
(d) Jimmie's boss.

14. How has Gilda felt since giving birth?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Maternal.
(c) Sickly.
(d) Energetic.

15. What do the police give Jimmie at his new job?
(a) A badge with no name.
(b) A uniform that doesn't fit.
(c) A gun with no bullets.
(d) A horse that can't run.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribe does Jimmie belong to?

2. How was the birth of Gilda's baby?

3. What is unique about Jimmie's heritage?

4. Who is Wongee Tom Carstairs?

5. What does Lewis threaten to do if he finds fault with Jimmie's work?

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