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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ada do to a boyfriend who was emptying a can of petrol into the dust?
(a) Threw a bottle tequila at him.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Wrapped him in a blanket.
(d) Struck him with an axe.

2. What did Robyn's pet crow, Akhnaton, do that became increasingly annoying to her?
(a) He stole things.
(b) He tried to kill Diggity.
(c) He always ate her food.
(d) He kept her awake all night.

3. What did Kurt insist on helping Robyn get, which turned out to not be worth the effort?
(a) A crane.
(b) A crow.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A baby camel.

4. Where did Ada Baxter live?
(a) In Kurt's stable.
(b) At the campgrounds.
(c) The room at the pub.
(d) At the back of Basso's Farm.

5. What was the name of Sallay's wife?
(a) Sandra.
(b) Iris.
(c) Ida.
(d) Gladdy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came into the pub to try and talk Robyn into coming back to him?

2. What type of land surrounds Alice?

3. What was the only type of job the Aborigine child was likely to get upon finishing school?

4. What did the blue smoke seen by Robyn through the gum leaves indicate?

5. What did Robyn have with her when she first arrived in Alice?

(see the answer key)

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