Charlie’s Country
by Rolf De Heer
About_
Charlie’s Country follows an aging Aboriginal man navigating the tension between his traditional way of life and the
constraints imposed by government authority in a remote Australian community. Across five chapter sections,
students explore Charlie’s relationships, his journey into the bush, his hospitalization, and his eventual return to
teaching cultural traditions to the next generation. This study guide offers factual comprehension questions,
critical thinking prompts, a crossword puzzle, and a character study focused on Charlie. In total, this study guide
contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1
Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 9-11
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to save you preparation time while giving students meaningful entry points into a story
about identity, land, and belonging. The mix of factual recall and open-ended critical questions builds
comprehension while encouraging genuine reflection and discussion. We hope it helps your students connect
deeply with Charlie’s journey.