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

2. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Baking
(c) Gardening
(d) Birdwatching

3. Which of Jock's neighbors refuses to back down about Gemmy?
(a) Ned
(b) Barney
(c) Jim
(d) Andy

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

5. What happens to Jock and Ellen's marriage as a result of their conflict with their fellow settlers?
(a) They become closer to each other.
(b) They become angry and depressed.
(c) They become more isolated from each other.
(d) They consider separating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?

2. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?

3. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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