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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?
(a) They returned to England.
(b) They left the settlement.
(c) They returned to Scotland.
(d) They died.

2. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?
(a) Plays with Gemmy
(b) Works on the farm
(c) Plays with Lachlan
(d) Reads books

3. How does Gemmy act after the visitors leave?
(a) He seems at peace and calm.
(b) He is clearly unnerved.
(c) He becomes agitated.
(d) He continues working as if nothing happened.

4. Who do the settlers worry is visiting secretly Gemmy?
(a) The natives
(b) The children
(c) Lachlan
(d) Mr. Frazer

5. How do many of the settlers react when they find out the natives visited Gemmy?
(a) They are relieved.
(b) They become more understanding and peaceful.
(c) They become more paranoid and fearful.
(d) They become curious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andy do after the natives leave the McIvors' farm?

2. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?

3. What concerns Jock most about Gemmy?

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

5. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?

(see the answer key)

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