Font size
WorksheetsFollow the Rabbit-Proof Fence
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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 the 2 main 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 “whispered urgently”?
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 “said nervously”?
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 said confidently, ‘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 walked cautiously to 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.
Which quote best supports your answer for number 10?
"The school bell's gone. Don't be late on your first day."
"We're not going to school, so grab your bags. We're not staying here."
"She wanted to be miles away before their absence was discovered. Time was of the essence."
"The other girls were now getting ready for school, and the three watched quietly amidst all the activity."
Which phrase best describes the conditions at the settlement?
mysterious and frightening
cozy and comfortable
extremely fancy
simple and rough
Which detail best supports the answer to question 12?
the detail about combing one another's hair
the detail about the leeches in the river
the detail about raiding the granary
the detail about the toilet bucket
Why do the girls think it will be easy to find their way to Jigalong?
They feel they are smarter than everyone who will pursue them.
They have heard about other children making the same trip.
They believe that the fence will guide them home.
They think that the fence will keep them safe.
What is Molly looking for when she is looking for a place to cross the river?
a place where there are no leeches
a canoe, a rowboat, or another small boat
bull rushes that she can fashion into a homemade raft
a spot where the water is shallow and flowing slowly
Read this sentence. "On they went, dashing down the sandy slope of the cliffs, dodging the small shrubs on the way and following the narrow path to the flooded river."
What mood does the language in the sentence convey?
the tense excitement of running away
the bitter anger at being forced to relocate
the deep sorrow at being so far from home
the perfect happiness of a lovely day outdoors
What is the quality of the river as described by this passage?
“The three girls watched the swirling currents and the white and brown frothy foam that clung to the trunks of the young river gums and clumps of tea-trees.”
the river's icy temperature
the river's rapid movement
the river's rainbow of colors
the river's calming influence
What are the two main effects of this passage?
“The girls scraped mud from their feet then climbed onto the trunk and walked cautiously to the end then swung down off the limb onto the slippery, muddy bank on the other side.”
The description helps the reader picture the girls' activities as they finally cross the river.
The description helps the reader taste the fresh piney air as the girls finally cross the river.
The description helps the reader feel the scraping, the climbing and walking, and the mud on the other side.
The description helps the reader smell the eucalyptus trees that like both sides of the river.
Generally, what does the suffix -ly do to a word?
It usually turns an adjective into an adverb.
It usually turns an adverb into an adjective.
It usually turns a noun into a verb.
It usually turns the verb into a noun.
In which of the following situations would you be most likely to use a word with the -ly suffix.
when explaining how a task will be done
when describing what kind of task will be done.
when asking who will be doing a task
when giving a reason why a task is necessary
