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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hazel beg Olive to become Ruby's wet nurse after her first few weeks in the nursery?
(a) Hazel promised Dr. Dunne that she would keep Ruby safe so he could adopt her in a few years.
(b) Ruby is not getting enough milk and she might die.
(c) The managers of the nursery will just leave Ruby outside to die if she is too fussy.
(d) Hazel will lose her allowance from the state if Ruby dies.

2. What animals do Hazel and Olive see that they are flabbergasted by the sight of?
(a) Kangaroos.
(b) Giraffes.
(c) Rhinos.
(d) Gorillas.

3. What does Dr. Dunne point out to Evangeline that she has never seen before and that she is amazed by?
(a) Jellyfish.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Seagulls.
(d) Boats.

4. Who is Mathinna's governess?
(a) Everly.
(b) Evangeline.
(c) Miss Williamson.
(d) Mrs. Crain.

5. What did Liza do to be put in prison?
(a) She killed someone.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) She stole repeatedly from shops.
(d) She stole money from the business she worked for as its accountant.

6. What does Mathinna do at the ball that gets her in great trouble?
(a) She dances wildly and embarrasses the Franklins.
(b) She eats with her hands instead of with cutlery.
(c) She tells everyone how mean the Franklins are.
(d) She curses and spits at the guests.

7. How many female convicts are ferried from the Medea to land in Part IV?
(a) 25.
(b) 300.
(c) 192.
(d) 4,000.

8. Where does Hazel go to work in Part IV?
(a) The Gunderson household.
(b) The Palmer Household.
(c) The Golden Eagle Restaurant.
(d) The Franklin household.

9. What is Eleanor Franklin's appearance?
(a) Unusually unattractive.
(b) Very average.
(c) Rather plain.
(d) Stunningly beautiful.

10. How does Evangeline feel after defending the person who was being assaulted?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Flinty and strong.
(d) Regretful.

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

12. Who sexually assaults Hazel in Part III?
(a) Mickey.
(b) Buck.
(c) Dr. Dunne.
(d) The ship's captain.

13. What does Hazel do with the scraps of fabric she collects from her job?
(a) Trades them in jail for extra food.
(b) Sells them in town.
(c) Makes new clothes for herself.
(d) Makes a quilt for Ruby.

14. What kind of party does Eleanor Franklin have when she turns 18?
(a) A gardening party.
(b) A boating party.
(c) A pet party.
(d) A dance party.

15. What is the women's prison in Van Diemen's Land called?
(a) The Fender.
(b) Newgate.
(c) The Hail Mary.
(d) The Cascades.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hides Evangeline's handkerchief for her?

2. Where does Mathinna spend as little time as possible?

3. Who feeds Evangeline's baby for her?

4. What does Evangeline do in her last moments?

5. What is Hazel's one goal once she gets to the Cascades?

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