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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?
(a) He is easily confused.
(b) He cannot speak English.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He is too physically weak.

2. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?
(a) He distrusts the settlers.
(b) He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.
(c) He wants to protect the natives.
(d) He does not know where they are located.

3. Who does Gemmy get to know better through visits to Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) Leona
(b) Janet
(c) Meg
(d) George

4. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?
(a) He has struggled to speak English again.
(b) He has been awake for many hours.
(c) He was beaten by Frazer.
(d) He believes the writing is magic.

5. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?
(a) He is aggressive towards Gemmy.
(b) He criticizes Gemmy's appearance.
(c) He does not let her tell Gemmy's story.
(d) He takes credit for finding Gemmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ellen become fearful of Gemmy?

2. Where does Gemmy sleep at the McIvor farm?

3. How long do the natives wait before visiting Gemmy for the first time?

4. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?

5. What is George's impression of Leona?

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