Australian Short Stories for Boys (& Girls)

by Michael Mardel

  Chapter 9, The Rabbit-o.

  1. What does Nigel want to join?

  2. What does he want to buy?

  3. How far would Nigel have to go for a swim?

  4. What happened in Nigel’s dream?

  5. When were rabbits introduced to Australia?

  6. How much does the father get for each rabbit he traps?

  7. How much did Nigel’s father pay him for every rabbit he sold?

  8. What was the animal caught in a trap in May Gibbs’ book?

  9. What was the name of the stray dog?

  10. What were the holidays when Nigel got his boots?

  11. Ask if you may see The Rabbit-proof fence if you haven’t seen it.

  Chapter 10, The White Shirt.

  1. How was the white shirt washed?

  2. Why did they hire a maid?

  3. What was the compromise over washing the white shirt?

  4. Who came to visit the night Father did not come home?

  5. Who did Rosa ring the next morning?

  6. What happened at the police station?

  7. Who else did they try?

  8. Where had Father been hiding?

  9. Why had Father hidden?

  12. Comprehension Answers.