Rabbit-Proof-Fence

Where were the girls running away from?

• a farm along the rabbit-proof fence

• a special school settlement near a river
  

• a Jigalong region of western Australia
  

• the downtown area of an Australian city
  

Why are the girls running away?

• They need to go home so that they can help their family

• They are mischievous and enjoy causing trouble

• They miss their home and want to return to it

• The other girls have been very mean to them

How did Molly come to know about the rabbit-proof fence?

• She read about it in history class.

• It is part of a Mardu Aborigine legend.

• She sees it from the dormitory window

• Her father is one of the fence inspectors.

What are the2main reasons Daisy and Gracie agree to go with Molly on the long trip home?

• 
  Molly's spirit of mischief is contagious.

• They follow Molly's lead because she is older.

• They resent being bossed around by Martha Jones.

• They know that Molly is familiar with the landscape.

• Molly's bossy attitude has always put her in charge.

How do the girls get across the river?

• 
  They build a raft.

• They find a small boat and use it.

• They follow the rabbit-proof fence.
  

• They use a tree leaning over the water as a bridge.

What did it mean when Molly “whisperedurgently”?

• She wanted her sisters to come to her right away to tell them they weren't going to school.

• She wanted to let her sister know that sometime in the future they would leave.

• She wanted her sisters to come to her without complaining.

• She wanted her sisters to do something for Martha Jones.

How was Daisy behaving when she turned to Molly and “saidnervously”?

• She was looking forward to telling her she was ready.

• 
  She was excited to tell her about her dream.

• She was unsure and trembled as she walked along with Molly.

• She knew exactly what Molly wanted her to do.

“Molly leaned against the wall and saidconfidently, „I know it‟s a long way to go but it‟s easy.‟What did she believe?

• She believed they would struggle to get home.

• She believed she would have to wait for the right opportunity to leave.

• She believed that they would accomplish their mission.

• She believed the authorities would catch them.

The girls “climbed onto the trunk and walkedcautiouslyto the end...” How were they stepping on the trunk?

• slowly

• carefully

• sluggishly

• quickly

How long have the girls been at the settlement?

• They have been there a very long time.

• They are there for the third time after attempting 2 escapes but being caught each time.

• They have only recently arrived at the settlement.

• They were transferred from other settlements.