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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Robyn with when she had her first encounter with a wild bull?
(a) Rick.
(b) Olga.
(c) Glenys.
(d) She was alone.

2. What did Robyn promise to give Eddie once they reached Warburton?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A rifle.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Money.

3. Why did Robyn enjoy Aboriginal children?
(a) They never whined.
(b) They spoke like adults.
(c) Their English was perfect.
(d) They obeyed everyone.

4. What helped Robyn figure out what happened to her two lost camels in Chapter 10?
(a) Goliath.
(b) A compass.
(c) The tracks.
(d) Droppings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Robyn hide out from in Chapter 11, camping off the road in a dense thicket?

2. What final disaster occurred in Chapter 12?

3. What was the Pitjantjara's belief about who once traversed the earth?

4. How did Robyn learn to keep herself warm on the cold desert nights in Chapter 10?

5. How did RIck throw the reporters off Robyn's path in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the press find out about Robyn's journey across the outback?

2. Robyn came to a road that was not on her map in Chapter 6. How did she react?

3. In Chapter 10, Robyn described herself as being "utterly deprogrammed". Describe what this meant.

4. What habit did Robyn develop from the first night on the trail in order to check on her camels?

5. What happened in Chapter 12 when Zelly would not get into a truck?

6. How did racism play a role in Wiluna when Robyn and Rick were invited to a dance?

7. When Eddie and Robyn were getting ready for their trip to Warburton, how did Eddie prepare?

8. What did Robyn think of the people she met at Glenayle?

9. When Robyn came across the first person in Pipalyatjara who spoke English, why did she ignore her first instincts to show her joy?

10. According to Robyn, how did the Australian government promote assimilation in the bush?

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