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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 does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?

2. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?

3. What does Janet believe happens to her on the night depicted in this chapter?

4. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?

5. Where does Janet live in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Janet realize on the night depicted in this chapter that makes her feel she has become an adult?

2. Describe the two events that happen in this chapter which unnerve Jock.

3. What did Gemmy do that affected Janet and Lachlan's lives?

4. What does Jock do in response to the attack on Gemmy?

5. Describe the event that caused Willett's death.

6. How does Lachlan's relationship with Gemmy change over time?

7. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?

8. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.

9. How does George Abbot trick Gemmy in this chapter? Why does he do this?

10. How have Mr. Frazer's views on botany changed since Gemmy has come to the settlement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Malouf's descriptive language lends a layer of richness to the experience of reading Remembering Babylon. Select three instances where the author uses strong sensory language and:

1) describe the language he uses; and,

2) discuss the impact of the language on your experience of reading this scene. How does your understanding of the story change because of this language? How is it enhanced? Is it more or less pleasurable? Why?

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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