High Ground Film Quiz

Who is Travis in the film High Ground?

• A tribal elder

• A missionary

• A former World War I sniper and policeman

• An army officer

What is Gutjuk’s role in the story?

• He leads a rebellion

• He is a young Aboriginal man caught between two worlds

• He is a missionary’s son

• He is a tracker for the police

What drives Travis to seek redemption?

• The death of his son

• His guilt over the massacre of an Aboriginal tribe

• His betrayal by the colonial government

• A vow to protect the land

What is Moran’s attitude toward the Indigenous people?

• Respectful and open

• Ambivalent

• Aggressive and hostile

• Compassionate

Which character tries to bridge the gap between cultures?

• Travis

• Gutjuk

• Moran

• Walter

Baywara is portrayed as:

• A wise elder

• A violent outlaw fighting for justice

• A colonial officer

• A missionary

What is Walter’s role in Gutjuk’s life?

• His uncle

• His adoptive missionary caretaker

• His older brother

• His tribal leader

Why does Gutjuk hesitate to help Travis initially?

• He fears the tribal consequences

• He doesn’t trust Travis after the massacre

• He’s loyal to Baywara

• He wants to escape Arnhem Land

What motivates Baywara’s attacks on settlers?

• Personal revenge

• Resistance to colonial violence and injustice

• Desire for power

• Religious belief

Which character ultimately betrays Gutjuk’s trust?

• Travis

• Walter

• Moran

• Baywara