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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 feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?
2. Which of the settlers seems to understand and connect with Gemmy the most in this chapter?
3. What job does George Abbot hold?
4. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?
5. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Lachlan boast so often? Why does this bother Janet?
2. What happens to Gemmy's language skills as he lives with the natives?
3. Describe the two types of settlers that Gemmy encounters in this chapter.
4. How does Gemmy's arrival disrupt Jock's lifestyle?
5. How does Jock react to Barney Mason's concerns about Gemmy? What is ironic about his reaction?
6. How old does George Abbot want the people in the settlement to think he is? How old is he actually?
7. Why do the settlers come to visit Mrs. Hutchence's house?
8. What does Jock do when the men confront him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?
9. How does Andy come to discover Gemmy visits with the natives? How does he react?
10. How does Jock's opinion of his neighbors change in this chapter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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