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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brisbane like when the McIvors first arrived there?
(a) Entirely wild
(b) Beautiful and open
(c) Lively and bright
(d) Muddy and gloomy

2. Which of the McIvor children does Gemmy feel the greatest connection with?
(a) Ellen
(b) Lachlan
(c) Janet
(d) Jock

3. Who does Gemmy start dreaming about in this chapter?
(a) Mosey and the Irish
(b) Willett
(c) Lachlan
(d) The natives

4. Who is Andy most eager to tell of Gemmy's visitors?
(a) Barney
(b) Jock
(c) Jim Sweetman
(d) Ned

5. What did the natives give Gemmy when they visited him?
(a) A weapon
(b) A stone
(c) Sand
(d) Soil and water

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lachlan come to live with the McIvors?

2. Who do the settlers worry is visiting secretly Gemmy?

3. How does Barney show his unease about Gemmy?

4. Where did Jock McIvor want to go before settling in Australia?

5. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?

(see the answer key)

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