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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lachlan come to live with the McIvors?
(a) His father is killed.
(b) He runs away from home.
(c) His parents want him to have a better life in Australia.
(d) His mother is killed.

3. How does Barney show his unease about Gemmy?
(a) He refuses to talk to Gemmy.
(b) He paces his property line.
(c) He yells at Gemmy.
(d) He carries a shot gun.

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

5. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?
(a) He is easily confused.
(b) He cannot speak English.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He is too physically weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ellen become fearful of Gemmy?

2. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?

3. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

4. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?

5. Which of Jock's neighbors delights in the scrutiny of the settlers about Gemmy's presence in the McIvor home?

(see the answer key)

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