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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?
(a) Australia
(b) Africa
(c) England
(d) The United States

2. What job does George Abbot hold?
(a) Governor
(b) Teacher
(c) Farmer
(d) Governor

3. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?
(a) He wants to protect the natives.
(b) He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.
(c) He distrusts the settlers.
(d) He does not know where they are located.

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

5. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Aborigines
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) White settlers

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ned Corcoran react when he sees an aborigine on his property?

3. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?

4. Who does George Abbot forbid from attending school?

5. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

(see the answer key)

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