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What musical piece does the narrator finally understand the sound of in the text?
What musical piece does the narrator finally understand the sound of in the text?
- Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
- Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake
- Vivaldi's 'Spring' concerto (correct)
- Mozart's 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
How does the uncle respond when the narrator questions why they didn't drive to the camp?
How does the uncle respond when the narrator questions why they didn't drive to the camp?
- He mentions Piggy's dislike of cars as the reason for walking. (correct)
- He states that driving is not allowed in that area.
- He apologizes for not driving.
- He says that walking is good exercise.
How does the narrator describe the camp upon arrival?
How does the narrator describe the camp upon arrival?
- A bustling metropolis
- A tranquil garden
- A modern resort
- A dilapidated paradise (correct)
What does the uncle use as an analogy to urge the narrator to hurry?
What does the uncle use as an analogy to urge the narrator to hurry?
How does the narrator feel about his uncle's musical ability?
How does the narrator feel about his uncle's musical ability?
What alternative name does the uncle offer for himself to the narrator?
What alternative name does the uncle offer for himself to the narrator?
What behavior are the animals known for in the text?
What behavior are the animals known for in the text?
Why did the speaker go to the river according to the text?
Why did the speaker go to the river according to the text?
What is Convict Rock known for in the text?
What is Convict Rock known for in the text?
Why do people say Convict Rock is haunted according to the text?
Why do people say Convict Rock is haunted according to the text?
What does Colin mention about Tasmania's history in the text?
What does Colin mention about Tasmania's history in the text?
What is the significance of the water's reflection in the text?
What is the significance of the water's reflection in the text?
What did Shadow bring back as a gift to the narrator?
What did Shadow bring back as a gift to the narrator?
How did the narrator feel while watching Shadow eat the animal?
How did the narrator feel while watching Shadow eat the animal?
What did the narrator instruct Shadow to do with the dead animal?
What did the narrator instruct Shadow to do with the dead animal?
Why does the narrator mention that Shadow's fate is no longer in their control?
Why does the narrator mention that Shadow's fate is no longer in their control?
Which event marked the beginning of significant changes for Shadow according to Uncle Ruff?
Which event marked the beginning of significant changes for Shadow according to Uncle Ruff?
What was Uncle Ruff doing when the narrator asked about Shadow?
What was Uncle Ruff doing when the narrator asked about Shadow?
What animals are the thylacine often compared to in the text?
What animals are the thylacine often compared to in the text?
Why does the narrator wonder if Shadow misses his real mother?
Why does the narrator wonder if Shadow misses his real mother?
What did Father warn about regarding Old Stevie's authority over Shadow?
What did Father warn about regarding Old Stevie's authority over Shadow?
What precaution does the narrator take at night regarding Shadow?
What precaution does the narrator take at night regarding Shadow?
Why does Old Stevie allow the narrator to raise Shadow for a period?
Why does Old Stevie allow the narrator to raise Shadow for a period?
What does the narrator use when taking Shadow on bushwalks?
What does the narrator use when taking Shadow on bushwalks?
What does Shadow do when the narrator plays the piano?
What does Shadow do when the narrator plays the piano?
How did the war impact the bush according to the narrator?
How did the war impact the bush according to the narrator?
What is the narrator's favorite study subject?
What is the narrator's favorite study subject?
How does the narrator describe Grandmother's role in their studies?
How does the narrator describe Grandmother's role in their studies?
Who sat under the ferns listening to the piano with Shadow on a warm night?
Who sat under the ferns listening to the piano with Shadow on a warm night?
