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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. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?
2. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?
3. Which of the McIvor children does Gemmy feel the greatest connection with?
4. How does Jock feel about the changes he sees occurring in his community?
5. What does Gemmy represent for the settlers?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Gemmy do to help the villagers understand him? Why does he need to do this?
2. Describe George's relationship with Mr. Robertson.
3. How does Jock's opinion of his neighbors change in this chapter?
4. How does Jock react to Barney Mason's concerns about Gemmy? What is ironic about his reaction?
5. What is the impact of Andy's story to the settlers about Gemmy's "visit"?
6. What does Lachlan do that makes Jock proud of him?
7. What does Abbot do to cultivate the idea that he is older than he is?
8. How do Gemmy's language skills change as he begins observing the white settlers?
9. How does Gemmy move around the McIvors? How does this make the family feel? Why?
10. Describe what Janet sees that makes her think of the word "glory".
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the themes Remembering Babylon explores is fear of outsiders.
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
Sir George and Mr. Frazer represent two different visions of life in Queensland. In your essay:
1) describe each character's vision for Queensland;
2) compare and contrast their visions; and,
3) discuss which vision you think the author most identifies with.
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the significance of the novel's title. Be sure to include:
1) a definition of "remembering Babylon";
2) the variety of meanings that the phrase takes on in the novel (beyond it's literal meaning); and,
3) what the phrase represents about the main characters' lives
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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