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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: The Journey South.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they discover the white men, what is the Aboriginal men's first fear?
(a) That they will take their land.
(b) That they will try to kill all the Aboriginals in the camp.
(c) That they will anger the spirits.
(d) That they will take away the women.

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

3. How do the Aboriginals cut their meat?
(a) With sharp stones.
(b) With their teeth.
(c) With knives and forks.
(d) With bears' teeth.

4. Why is Jigalong appealing to the Aborigines?
(a) It is a place where they can learn English.
(b) They will be able to live in houses rather than stick shelters.
(c) No guns are allowed in the settlement.
(d) Food, and safety from the white people.

5. What nationality is Captain Fremantle?
(a) American.
(b) Australian.
(c) French.
(d) British.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who set up a military base to get rid of the pirates?

2. How does the Superintendent feel about the baby?

3. Why are the Aboriginal laws important to them?

4. How do Maude's family feel about their new boss, the maintenance inspector?

5. What is the main reason why the Mardudjara people decide to leave their desert?

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