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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Daisy?

2. As they go through the city, what suddenly frightens the girls?

3. Who is the father of Maude's child?

4. What do some mothers choose to do, out of fear that their children will be taken from them?

5. When the girls reach the heathlands, what do they see?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss realism in the book. How does the author remind the reader that this is a true story? How does this emphasize the messages of the book? Is the author biased in any way? What is her agenda? Is this justified, or does it destroy the truth of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss freedom in this story. How is it represented and what does the author say about it? How important is freedom? Who is free and who is not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of home and family in this story. How are these ideas different in Aborigine and white society? What do home and family mean to the girls? Are there any symbols of home?

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