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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Robyn's favorite time of day when traveling in the Ayers Rock area?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Midday.
(c) Night.
(d) Dusk.

2. What was the actual nature of Wallera Ranch?
(a) It was an Aboriginal reservation.
(b) It was a watering hole.
(c) It was a cattle ranch.
(d) It was a university outlet.

3. The Aboriginals called Robyn "kungka rama-rama" in Chapter 6. What does this mean?
(a) Wise one.
(b) White woman.
(c) Spirit of adventure.
(d) Crazy woman.

4. What was the modern-day manifestation of the Australian male?
(a) Biased, brutal and boring.
(b) Easygoing, educated and fun.
(c) Charming, sober and effeminate.
(d) Mannerly, adventuresome and handsome.

5. What did Robyn consider taking money from National Geographic to be?
(a) Newfound freedom.
(b) The best luck she ever had.
(c) A sell-out.
(d) Ingenious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What became the last straw for Robyn, leading her to leave her job at the pub?

2. What did Robyn tell Gladdy her feelings were about the town so far?

3. Which camel was unequivocally the leader of Robyn's pack?

4. What was the desert like, as observed by Robyn, contrary to popular beliefs?

5. What was the visible link between Aboriginal people and their land?

(see the answer key)

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