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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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