Rabbit-proof Fence
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What did the government do to the half-caste girls?
- A.
The government opened a half-casted children camp at Jigalong
- B.
They tried to kill the girls.
- C.
They tried to send them to the Moore River Native Settlement to live with white people
- D.
They let them stay in Jigalong and live with their families
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C. They tried to send them to the Moore River Native Settlement to live with white peopleExplanation
The government tried to send the half-caste girls to the Moore River Native Settlement to live with white people.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where did the girls stay when they first arrived?
- A.
In a white families home
- B.
They slept in a tent outside
- C.
The Marble Bar station
- D.
Their dormitory
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D. Their dormitoryExplanation
The girls stayed in their dormitory when they first arrived.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What did the kids call the punishment building?
- A.
Boob
- B.
Scary house
- C.
Detention house
- D.
Dormitory
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A. BoobExplanation
The kids called the punishment building "Boob".Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the black trackers name and what does he do?
- A.
His name is Moodoo and he is a teacher at their school
- B.
HIs name is Moodoo and he catches the kids who try to run away
- C.
His name is Mali and he is a spy
- D.
His name is Mali and he is a farmer.
Correct Answer
B. HIs name is Moodoo and he catches the kids who try to run awayExplanation
The black tracker's name is Moodoo and he catches the kids who try to run away.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was Molly thinking at the first day of school?
- A.
She was thinking of running away with her sisters.
- B.
She was thinking that it might be good to start a new life here
- C.
She was thinking of what her teachers will be like
- D.
Shw was thinking of her friends
Correct Answer
A. She was thinking of running away with her sisters.Explanation
Molly's thoughts on the first day of school revolved around the idea of running away with her sisters. This suggests that she may have been unhappy or dissatisfied with her current situation and was considering escaping it.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was Molly's and her sisters plan?
- A.
Waiting for their parents to come back and get them
- B.
Run away by walking and following the Rabbit-Proof Fence
- C.
Run away with bicycles.
- D.
Trick the policeman to take them back
Correct Answer
B. Run away by walking and following the Rabbit-Proof FenceExplanation
Molly and her sisters' plan was to run away by walking and following the Rabbit-Proof Fence. This fence was a landmark that stretched for miles and would guide them back home. They decided to escape from the Moore River Settlement and make their way back to their family by following this fence, which was their only way of finding their way back.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Molly get happy when it rained?
- A.
The rain is a sign of her and her family.
- B.
Rain is the sign of safety.
- C.
Rain meant that their signs would be washed off so that the policemen can't find their route.
- D.
Rain helped them find water.
Correct Answer
C. Rain meant that their signs would be washed off so that the policemen can't find their route.Explanation
Molly got happy when it rained because it meant that their signs would be washed off so that the policemen can't find their route.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How did the Rabbit Holes helped them?
- A.
They helped them stock up food.
- B.
They followed the holes to find there way back home
- C.
The girls made their enemies fall into the holes.
- D.
They slept inside them and ate some of the rabbits inside them
Correct Answer
D. They slept inside them and ate some of the rabbits inside themExplanation
In "Rabbit-Proof Fence," the rabbit holes helped the girls by providing them with food. They caught and ate some of the rabbits from the holes. This was one of the survival strategies the girls used while following the rabbit-proof fence back to their home.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What did the two Mardu men do?
- A.
They stole the girls.
- B.
They gave them a cooked kangaroo tail, a box of matches and a little box of salt.
- C.
They gave them clothes.
- D.
They gave first aid kits for their injured legs
Correct Answer
B. They gave them a cooked kangaroo tail, a box of matches and a little box of salt.Explanation
The two Mardu men gave the girls a cooked kangaroo tail, a box of matches, and a little box of salt.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did the women in the farm decide to do?
- A.
She decided that the girls should live with her forever.
- B.
She decided to report them because she thought that they could never survive
- C.
She decided to use the girls as her slaves
- D.
She decided to send them to their families.
Correct Answer
B. She decided to report them because she thought that they could never surviveExplanation
The correct answer is that the woman in the farm decided to report the girls because she thought that they could never survive. This suggests that the woman believed the girls were in a dangerous or vulnerable situation and felt it necessary to involve authorities or seek help for their well-being.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Why was Molly so sure the Rabbit-Proof fence was going to work?
- A.
Her father worked in the rabbit proof fence
- B.
She saw this route on her book.
- C.
She had a strong feeling about it.
- D.
She already tried it before.
Correct Answer
A. Her father worked in the rabbit proof fenceExplanation
Molly was so sure the Rabbit-Proof fence was going to work because her father worked in the rabbit proof fence. This implies that Molly had insider knowledge about the fence and its effectiveness. She likely had firsthand information from her father about the construction and purpose of the fence, which made her confident in its ability to keep rabbits out.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was Don trying to do?
- A.
Find the girls route and report them.
- B.
Help them find their home
- C.
Don was trying to escape too.
- D.
Don was trying to make a news about them.
Correct Answer
A. Find the girls route and report them.Explanation
Don was trying to find the girls' route and report them. This implies that Don was not trying to help them find their home or escape himself. Additionally, the mention of reporting them suggests that Don may have had some negative intentions or wanted to involve authorities in their situation.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What was Molly's dream about and what happened after her dream?
- A.
In her dream she was with her family.When she woke up she was still in the bushes
- B.
In her dream horses and policemen were coming.When she woke up policeman were really coming.
- C.
In her dream horses and policemen were coming,When she woke up horses and farmers were coming.
- D.
In her dream black tracker was taking them back.When she woke up she was back in settlement.
Correct Answer
C. In her dream horses and policemen were coming,When she woke up horses and farmers were coming.Explanation
In Molly's dream, she saw horses and policemen coming towards her. However, when she woke up, she realized that it was not just a dream but a reality as horses and farmers were actually coming towards her.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Why did Gracie want to go to Wiluna?
- A.
Her parents lives in Wiluna
- B.
A family who lives in Wiluna wanted to adopt her
- C.
She wanted to go to the hospital in Wiluna to take care of his legs.
- D.
A lady told her that her mother was in Wiluna and Gracie wanted to find her.
Correct Answer
D. A lady told her that her mother was in Wiluna and Gracie wanted to find her.Explanation
Gracie wanted to go to Wiluna because a lady informed her that her mother was in Wiluna and Gracie wanted to find her.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What happened to Daisy while Molly was sleeping?
- A.
She ran away and started walking on her own.
- B.
A man came and asked for her sister.He was going to bring them back to the settlement and daisy threw rocks at him.
- C.
She fainted because of hunger.
- D.
Somebody took him back to the Settlement
Correct Answer
B. A man came and asked for her sister.He was going to bring them back to the settlement and daisy threw rocks at him.Explanation
While Molly was sleeping, a man came and asked for her sister. He intended to bring them back to the settlement. In response, Daisy threw rocks at him.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How did the girls aunt helped them?
- A.
She gave them food and her son Joey let the girls take his camel.
- B.
She offered them to live with her for the rest of their lives.
- C.
She drove the girls to their families house.
- D.
She called their families to come and find them here.
Correct Answer
A. She gave them food and her son Joey let the girls take his camel.Explanation
The girls' aunt helped them by providing them with food and allowing them to use her son's camel.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What did the girls family do in order to keep them safe?
- A.
They sent the girls back to the Settlement.
- B.
They sent them to other countries.
- C.
They disappeared in the Western Desert and hid the girls so that white man wouldn't find them.
- D.
They gave the girls to richer families.
Correct Answer
C. They disappeared in the Western Desert and hid the girls so that white man wouldn't find them.Explanation
The correct answer is that the girls' family disappeared in the Western Desert and hid the girls so that white man wouldn't find them. This suggests that the family took extreme measures to protect the girls from potential harm or danger posed by the white man. By hiding them in the Western Desert, they ensured their safety and kept them away from any potential threats.Rate this question:
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