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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who paid for George's schooling?
(a) His father
(b) His godfather
(c) The Australian government
(d) He paid for his own schooling.

4. How does Abbot react when students answer questions incorrectly?
(a) He ignores them.
(b) He uses corporal punishment.
(c) He gently encourages them to reconsider their answers.
(d) He makes them rewrite the question many times.

5. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?
(a) Intelligent
(b) Motivated
(c) Apathetic
(d) Confused

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear consumes most of the settlers?

2. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?

3. How was George treated as a child?

4. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?

5. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?

(see the answer key)

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