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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. Why does Gemmy unnerve the settlers?

2. Who paid for George's schooling?

3. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?

4. Where did Jock McIvor want to go before settling in Australia?

5. What does Jock jokingly tell the men that they are afraid of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the two types of settlers that Gemmy encounters in this chapter.

2. Describe Brisbane when the McIvors arrived there.

3. What is Gemmy reminded of when he sees fire? How does this make him feel?

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

5. Describe Gemmy's relationship with Mr. Frazer in this chapter.

6. What does Gemmy think bothers Jock McIvor most about his presence on their farm?

7. Describe George's relationship with Mr. Robertson.

8. What does Lachlan do that makes Jock proud of him?

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

10. What does Abbot do to cultivate the idea that he is older than he is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the settlers in this novel. How are each of the settlers similar/different? Then discuss why you think the author presents this variety of characters in the novel. Be sure to cite specific evidence from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Flashbacks play an important role Remembering Babylon. Select two flashback scenes in the novel and:

1) describe what happens in the scene

2) discuss how this flashback fits into the main plot of the story

3) analyze the importance of including this particular flashback at this point in the story. What impact does the flashback have on the story? How would it be different if it was not there?

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

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is the role of the land in people's lives.

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.

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