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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jock and Ellen begin talking about for the first time in many years?
(a) The deaths of their two children
(b) Their two children, Meg and Janet
(c) Gemmy's presence on the farm
(d) Their former life in Scotland

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

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

4. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?
(a) Excited and anxious
(b) Sullen and depressed
(c) Arrogant and angry
(d) Disinterested and ungrateful

5. How does Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?
(a) Anxious
(b) Calm
(c) Confused
(d) Scared

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?

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

3. Which of Jock's neighbors refuses to back down about Gemmy?

4. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?

5. Which of the McIvors helps Mrs. Hutchence with her hobby?

(see the answer key)

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