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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gemmy represent for the settlers?
(a) The unknown danger of the natives.
(b) The fate they could face one day.
(c) The effects of poverty.
(d) The fate of their children.

2. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) He only allows Frazer to draw pictures of the plants.
(b) He keeps Frazer from the forbidden plants.
(c) He only shows Frazer plants that grow in abundance.
(d) He keeps Frazer from picking plants.

3. Why does Lachlan come to live with the McIvors?
(a) His parents want him to have a better life in Australia.
(b) His mother is killed.
(c) He runs away from home.
(d) His father is killed.

4. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?
(a) At the settlement
(b) Brisbane
(c) Scotland
(d) Ireland

5. What does Jock jokingly tell the men that they are afraid of?
(a) A crippled man
(b) A black man
(c) A stone
(d) A child

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?

2. How does Barney show his unease about Gemmy?

3. Who does George Abbot forbid from attending school?

4. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?

5. What concerns Jock most about Gemmy?

(see the answer key)

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