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Chapter 8 - Rabbit Proof Fence

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What emotion drives the girls forward

determination

Why do Molly

Daisy and Gracie decide to run away

they want to go home

What skill helps Molly survive

bush knowledge

How does Molly help the younger girls

she guides and protects them

How do the girls cope with thirst

they search for water

What role does knowledge of country play

it helps them survive

How do the girls cope with hunger

they ration food

What place do the girls escape from

Moore River Native Settlement

What do they follow to guide them home

the rabbit-proof fence

What theme is shown through the escape

resistance

Why is Daisy at risk during the journey

she is very young

What does the escape symbolise

strength and survival

What does home represent to the girls

safety and family

Who is the leader of the escape

Molly

Why is the rabbit-proof fence important

it leads north to home

Which direction do the girls travel

north

What does the escape show about Molly

leadership and courage

Why don’t the girls return to the settlement

they fear punishment

Who poses the greatest threat to the girls

trackers

What food do the girls take with them

bread and scraps

How do the girls leave the settlement

they slip away quietly

Why must the girls travel quietly

to avoid being caught

What time do the girls escape

early morning before dawn

What environment do the girls travel through

bush and desert

What danger are the girls trying to avoid

trackers and police