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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the author prayerfully thank at the end of the evening?
(a) the Tribal Elder.
(b) her higher power.
(c) the Power above.
(d) her fellow tribesmen.

2. What does the author sleep on after they all share a special herb tea?
(a) a bundle of hides.
(b) a few heaps of sand.
(c) a pile of sticks.
(d) a child's sleeping bag.

3. What does the young man tell Tribal Elder that he has found and killed and is preparing to bring it back to the tribe?
(a) a lion.
(b) a dove.
(c) a rabbit.
(d) a kangaroo.

4. Why is the author invited to move to Australia?
(a) to work with children.
(b) to work with employing sustainable agriculture.
(c) to reform the Aborigines.
(d) to work with the healthcare system.

5. Where does the author arrive at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) a hotel in Australia.
(b) the Outback.
(c) the Sydney airport.
(d) a friend's house in Australia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author begin to understand she is respecting about the land and the people of Australia?

2. What is the main issue that is explored in the book?

3. What does everyone else do when Tribal Elder falls silent?

4. What is the name of the main character?

5. What does the young man drink that makes him sick?

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