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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. What event causes Jock to stop visiting his neighbors?

2. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?

3. Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy?

4. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?

5. Who does Mr. Frazer attempt to tell Sir George about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sir George's vision for Queensland?

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

3. How does Gemmy help Mrs. Hutchence with her beekeeping?

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

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

6. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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