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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?
(a) He believes it is believable.
(b) He believes it is entirely accurate.
(c) He believes it is entirely untruthful.
(d) He believes it is exaggerated.

2. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?
(a) She catches them in a net.
(b) She sprays them with bee killer.
(c) She swats at them.
(d) She smokes them.

3. What sort of relationship do Lachlan and Janet develop?
(a) A love-hate relationship
(b) An antagonistic relationship
(c) No relationship
(d) A close, loving relationship

4. How would Ellen characterize Jock at this point in the story?
(a) As fearful and distrustful
(b) As closed off and angry
(c) As tender and open
(d) As anxious and overwrough

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?

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

3. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?

4. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?

5. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

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