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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. How old is the main character of the book?

2. What does the author's unusual scent, and subsequent burial in the sand, an indicator of?

3. What has happened to the young man that has delayed his journey?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author write that the flower the girl wore throughout the day "had meaning" and that her friend's diamonds "had value".

2. What does the author feel as Ooota simply starts walking without any announcement?

3. Why does the tribe separate into two groups?

4. Describe the beginning of each day as the author experiences several weeks of walking.

5. What do the Aborigines speak of doing as a desire to change the trajectory of their future?

6. What are gravy and icing a symbol of?

7. Desribe the journey Marlo is about to undertake?

8. What is the one experience in Australia that has made the author unhappy?

9. Why does the author give herself the talent-name of "Dung-Collector"?

10. What do the tribe members reveal about their names?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the use of the literary element of foreshadowing, most evident in the rock. Also discuss how the Aborigine named Tribal Elder proves to be an important link to the author's past and present. What does the author hope to gain by using this literary device? Use examples of the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

According to one of the main premises of the book is the idea that all people and all actions and events are ultimately connected. Discuss this idea of interconnectivity and "Oneness" within the book. What events prove that we are all connected? How do the tribal members exhibit this truth? Provide scenarios as evidence in your response.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the religious aspects of the book in terms of The Real People's connection with Jesus. How do they view Jesus? How do they view "The Oneness" in association with Jesus and organized religion? Contrast The Real People's perception of their connection with "The Oneness" and the practice of organized religion (violence, control, rivalry) . Use examples from the five major world religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism) as well as dialogue from the text to support your findings.

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