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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 285 - 361).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color in the sky meant a storm was on the way?
(a) Blue.
(b) Purple.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

2. What is the crime for unwed pregnancy at the prison in Van Diemen's Land?
(a) Death.
(b) One year in solitary confinement.
(c) Eight years working in the wood shop.
(d) Six months in the crime yard.

3. What does Buck have in his hand when he is in the yard with Ruby?
(a) A gun.
(b) A toy.
(c) A flower.
(d) A knife.

4. Which sailor is particularly mean-spirited on the ship Evangeline takes to Australia?
(a) Buck.
(b) Benk.
(c) Dartry.
(d) Handford.

5. Why is Hazel allowed to keep her hair when she arrives at the women's prison in Van Diemen's Land?
(a) It is short hair.
(b) She does not have lice.
(c) The authorities will sell it for wigs later.
(d) She begs to keep it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mathinna give to Ruby?

2. What do white people call the island of Lutruwita?

3. Who is Sir John's daughter?

4. What is unusual about Mathinna's bedroom?

5. How does Dr. Dunne get Hazel out of prison?

(see the answer key)

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