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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) Scared
(b) Ambivalent
(c) Angry
(d) Confused

2. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?
(a) She believes he has suffered enough.
(b) She wants to protect him from the settlers.
(c) She believes his presence has brought her and Jock closer together.
(d) She realizes that he is mentally challenged.

3. 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) Their tone is accusatory
(c) They use racial slurs to refer to Gemmy
(d) They tell him lies about Gemmy

4. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?
(a) She believes it is beautiful and bountiful.
(b) She believes it is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She believes it is dark and oppressive.
(d) She believes it is dangerous and hostile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jock jokingly tell the men that they are afraid of?

2. Where did Lachlan live before moving to Australia?

3. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?

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

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

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