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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. How does Jimmie's progress with the fence go?

2. How does Mr. Healy respond to Jimmie's suggestion of why Healy won't provide the document?

3. What does the kitchen maid, Gilda, look like?

4. When is Jimmie expected to accompany the constable?

5. For what reason does Jimmie suggests Healy won't provide him with the document?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Jimmie's case, what does it mean to be a "half-breed?"

2. Why might Jimmie have decided to drop the issue rather than argue with Healy about the quality of the fence?

3. What sort of work do Jimmie and Mort do?

4. Why is Jimmie awakened one night by someone in Verona?

5. What does Mr. Newby do that is just like Jimmie's previous employers?

6. What are we told happened in 1891?

7. Describe Gilda.

8. Toward the end of Chapter 2, what has Jimmie decided is the key to bettering his life?

9. Who are the Nevilles and what is their role in Jimmie's life?

10. How is Gilda doing since the birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of symbolism in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Jimmie's capture. In what manner was he captured, and what does this tell us about the protagonist?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the depiction of the white characters in the novel. Were they all racist towards Aborigines? Why did the author choose to depict them the way he did?

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