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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the three children find the "dark figure"?
(a) In the ocean
(b) In the woods
(c) In the swamp
(d) In their backyard

2. What did the natives often tell stories about?
(a) The white settlers who stole their land
(b) Gemmy's integration into their society
(c) The origins of their culture
(d) Gemmy's transformation from a "fish" to a "boy"

3. How does Abbot react when students answer questions incorrectly?
(a) He ignores them.
(b) He uses corporal punishment.
(c) He makes them rewrite the question many times.
(d) He gently encourages them to reconsider their answers.

4. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?
(a) To spy on them for the English
(b) To rob their homes
(c) To take over the settlement
(d) To spy on them for the natives

5. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?
(a) He tells them about his past in England.
(b) He quickly tries to learn English.
(c) He is helpful and kind.
(d) He is playful and friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?

2. How does Janet feel when she hurts Lachlan?

3. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?

4. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?

5. How does Gemmy attempt to integrate himself with the natives?

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