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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Swan River Colony.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the first white invaders trick the Aboriginal men?
(a) They offered them poisoned food.
(b) They told them there was good land further down the coast.
(c) They pretended to be gods.
(d) They offered to take them to an island, then left them there.

2. How does Captain Fremantle try to communicate when he realizes they don't understand him?
(a) He draws pictures in the sand.
(b) He tries to use sign language.
(c) He writes it down instead.
(d) He gets a translator.

3. What do Yalbung and Beeboo hear when they are hunting near the river?
(a) Roars of dangerous animals.
(b) A ship's horn.
(c) Men's voices and cries of frightened women.
(d) Gunfire.

4. Why are the women settlers upset?
(a) Because they are afraid of the Aboriginals.
(b) Because the Aboriginals are not wearing clothes.
(c) Because they are hungry.
(d) Because the rain is destroying their possessions.

5. What is the name of Captain Fremantle's gunboat?
(a) Challenger.
(b) Amity.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Koolinda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the Aboriginals afraid of white men?

2. The Aboriginals at first believed that the white men were 'gengas.' What are gengas?

3. What nationality is Captain Fremantle?

4. Why did the Captain crash the ship?

5. In chapter one, who is the first person mentioned in the book?

(see the answer key)

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