7 A Banner Bold July 1-5 pages 31-36

On Monday, 3 July, what was the weather like on the Ballarat Road?

• Sunny

• Sleet

• Foggy

• Hot

Which of the following is NOT a word the narrator and Vati used to describe what they were walking through?

• Desert

• Bog

• Marsh

• Slough

What did Mama and the narrator plan to do at night because the ground was too muddy?

• Sleep in a tent

• Squash in among the trunks on the dray

• Build a treehouse

• Walk all night

Why did the men make a huge bonfire on July 4th?

• To celebrate American Independence Day

• To keep warm

• To cook food

• To signal for help

What event is described as the Glorious Revolution in the text?

• When the American Colonies broke away from the British King and became a Republic

• When Germany became a Monarchy

• When France became a Republic

• When England won a war

Why does Mama say, "We are not English!"?

• Because they are German nationals

• Because they are French nationals

• Because they are American nationals

• Because they are Spanish nationals

What do the flickering lights along the Melbourne Road represent?

• People's camp-fires

• Street lamps

• Fireflies

• Car headlights

What does JJ teach Mama to make out of flour, water, and baking soda?

• Damper

• Cake

• Pancakes

• Biscuits

What is the botanical name of the tree that people call 'gums'?

• Oak

• Maple

• Eucalyptus

• Pine

According to the passage, what does the Greek word 'kalyptós' mean?

• Open

• Covered

• Sticky

• Green