Australia's Stolen Generation part 3: Escaping the Moore River Native Settlement

Three Aboriginal girls, Molly, Daisy, and Gracie, escape from a settlement in southern Australia, using the rabbit-proof fence as a guide to return home. They face harsh conditions, rely on bushcraft skills, and receive help from friendly locals. Despite becoming news and being pursued by search teams, they use clever tactics to avoid capture and continue their journey.

What was Molly's plan to escape with her cousin and sister?

• To hide in the schoolhouse

• To take a train to the city

• To wait for a rescue team

• To follow the rabbit-proof fence

How did the girls manage to stay dry and warm during their first night?

• By building a fire

• By finding a deserted rabbit burrow

• By staying under a tree

• By using blankets they brought

Who helped the girls by providing food and supplies during their journey?

• A passing traveler

• A group of farmers

• A local shopkeeper

• Two friendly Marteau men

What strategy did the girls use to avoid being caught by search planes?

• They hid in caves

• They traveled at night

• They climbed trees

• They disguised themselves

What did the newspaper report about the girls' escape?

• They were lost in the wilderness

• They were timid of their new quarters

• They were caught by the police

• They were heading to the city

How did the girls manage to mislead potential informants?

• By changing their clothes

• By leaving in the opposite direction

• By hiding in the forest

• By using false names

What physical challenges did the girls face during their journey?

• Severe weather conditions

• Injuries from shrubs and plants

• Lack of water

• Wild animal attacks