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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the actual nature of Wallera Ranch?
(a) It was a watering hole.
(b) It was a university outlet.
(c) It was an Aboriginal reservation.
(d) It was a cattle ranch.

2. What was the "dog window" in some Northern Territory bars?
(a) The cashier's payment window.
(b) The area in which women were served.
(c) A back window where liquor was sold to blacks.
(d) An entrance for customers' dogs.

3. Why did Robyn enjoy Aboriginal children?
(a) Their English was perfect.
(b) They spoke like adults.
(c) They never whined.
(d) They obeyed everyone.

4. What was the only type of job the Aborigine child was likely to get upon finishing school?
(a) Corporation work.
(b) Itinerant station work.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Owning a business.

5. Who did Eddie run into while he and Robyn were walking in Pipalyatjara one evening?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Robyn coldly contemplate doing one night when she slept over at Gladdy's house in Chapter 4?

2. What repetitious action did Robyn's body take on when she had to shoot wild camels?

3. Who lived in Basso's Farm?

4. What did someone give to Robyn just before she headed out to find her lost camels in Chapter 5?

5. What did Robyn have to throw into Kate's neck, as ordered by the vet?

(see the answer key)

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