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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. Who did Robyn find herself acting like with the camels, by the end of Chapter 6?

2. What did Robyn find out about her feelings for Eddie in Chapter 9?

3. What idea did Robyn want to share with the world, opposite of the press she was receiving?

4. What made Robyn set a compass course for Ayers Rock instead of staying on the road?

5. What was the actual nature of Wallera Ranch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. On Robyn's first night out on the trail, why was she a little bit nervous?

5. How do Aboriginal people categorize distance?

6. How was Pipalyatjara unlike many other settlements?

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

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

9. How did Robyn cope in Chapter 10 when four wild bull camels were coming towards her, looking for trouble?

10. What combination of elements let Robyn's story get carried away by the media?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the socioeconomic problems faced by the Aborigines in Australia. Include the Australian government's system of assimilation in your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

What did Robyn learn about Pitjantjara customs in Chapter 7? How did Robyn come to view this realization of their etiquette as a symbolic defeat for herself?

Essay Topic 3

Many famous historical figures, such as Jesus, Gandhi, or Buddha, underwent extreme testing during their lives, often going out to the desert to be alone. What were Robyn's motives for taking on this journey?

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