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Year 9 English
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Questions : 

1. What are both Archie Hamilton and Frank Dunne good at?

2. Dunne is a city lad. What things can’t he do properly? Mention two things at least.

3. This bit of bushcraft may save your life one day: how can you find North using a watch and the sun? 

4. What is the Light Horse? a) A breed of small ponies from Scotland. b) A narrow gauge railway to Perth.

c) An Australian cavalry regiment. 

5. A historical fact, where did the Australian recruits have to train before getting to Gallipoli. Give plenty of detail in your answer. 

6. What is the attitude of the Australian soldiers towards the British officers?

a) polite and respectful. b) rude and irreverent. c) friendly and helpful. 

7. Based on earlier research of the fighting at Gallipoli, would you argue that the movie’s depiction of thenfighting is accurate or not. Support your answer and provide several examples of what is accurate or not.

8. At Lone Pine, Barnie gets killed and Snowie seems fatally wounded. The attack was meant to be andiversion. What was the actual purpose of the diversion? 

9. Why are all three charges completely futile? 

10. Did you enjoy the movie? Explain your answer in a 50 word long paragraph at least.

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