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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. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?

2. How does Andy act when he tells the story of Gemmy's visit with the natives?

3. What does Gemmy do when the natives approach him that is lost on Andy?

4. Who does Leona easily converse with?

5. What role do most of the settlers hope the natives will play in their settlement one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does George choose to study French in the afternoons?

2. What sort of relationship does Gemmy have with the natives while he is living with them? How does he "fit" into their society?

3. What does Jock do when the men confront him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

4. Describe the attributes that make Mrs. Hutchence unique in the community

5. Describe what Janet sees that makes her think of the word "glory".

6. How does Jock's opinion of his wife change in this chapter?

7. How does Janet initially interact with Gemmy once he is living with the McIvors?

8. How does Lachlan act towards Gemmy while walking him back to the development? What does Lachlan pretend Gemmy is?

9. Why does Lachlan boast so often? Why does this bother Janet?

10. What is the impact of Andy's story to the settlers about Gemmy's "visit"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the contrast between native and "developed" cultures.

1) Describe at least three scenes where this theme is developed.

2) Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme.

3) Critique the author's viewpoint on this theme. Do you agree or disagree with his beliefs? Why?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the impact of the past on the present.

1) Describe at least three scenes where this theme is developed.

2) Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme.

3) Critique the author's viewpoint on this theme. Do you agree or disagree with his beliefs? Why?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

In Remembering Babylon, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select two of the following minor characters to analyze: Ned Corcoran, Mrs. Hutchence, George Abbot, Janet McIvor.

Discuss:

1) The personality (character traits) of this character

2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story

3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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