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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jock feel about the threats that the settlers make towards Gemmy?
(a) Angry
(b) Confused
(c) Scared
(d) Ambivalent

2. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?
(a) He constantly talks about Australia.
(b) He criticizes her appearance.
(c) He constantly talks about Scotland.
(d) He is unkind to her mother.

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

4. Who does Lachlan plan to travel the world with?
(a) Jock
(b) George Abbot
(c) Gemmy
(d) Janet

5. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?
(a) They blame him for the visit
(b) They use racial slurs to refer to Gemmy
(c) Their tone is accusatory
(d) They tell him lies about Gemmy

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Jock and Ellen begin talking about for the first time in many years?

2. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?

3. What does Jock begin appreciating about Ellen in this chapter?

4. How does Jock feel about the changes he sees occurring in his community?

5. What does Janet see as a barrier in her future?

(see the answer key)

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