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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) Their two children, Meg and Janet
(b) Their former life in Scotland
(c) The deaths of their two children
(d) Gemmy's presence on the farm

2. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?
(a) In the mines
(b) In the fields as farmers
(c) In a factory
(d) In the family store

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

4. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?
(a) Botany
(b) Drawing
(c) Gardening
(d) Beekeeping

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How would Ellen characterize Jock at this point in the story?

4. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?

5. What sort of relationship do Lachlan and Janet develop?

(see the answer key)

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