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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Robyn head for next, after she and the camels were all rested in Chapter 6?

2. What did Robyn find to be a key in relating to the Pitjantjara?

3. In Robyn's letter to Steve in Chapter 10, what did she point out as being the most beautiful place she had ever seen?

4. How did Robyn speed Zelly on the road to recovery?

5. What was the 'overlander' in Chapter 10 driving when he disturbed Robyn's camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Robyn ride her camels more often during the trip?

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

3. How was Pipalyatjara unlike many other settlements?

4. Why were sandals the best type of footwear for Robyn to wear in the desert?

5. Robyn followed an abandoned track in Chapter 6. What is the definition of a track in Australia?

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

7. Why did Robyn want to keep a fair distance covered, resting only one day a week?

8. Why did the death of her dog have such a profound effect upon Robyn?

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

10. What was so difficult about the job Glendle had?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of death in Robyn's story. How did death affect Robyn? In what ways did she defy death? Support your answer with evidence, giving quotes and/or chapters to reference.

Essay Topic 2

After nearly going crazy in the desert in Chapter 8, a group of Aborigines returning to Wingelinna and Pipalyatjara after a land rights meeting approached Robyn's tent. Compare and contrast the two Aborigines who stood out for Robyn: the younger man who spoke some English and the older man, Mr. Eddie. What did each represent to her?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the racism in the Alice with the misogyny Robyn and other white women experienced there.

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