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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) He keeps Frazer from picking plants.
(b) He keeps Frazer from the forbidden plants.
(c) He only allows Frazer to draw pictures of the plants.
(d) He only shows Frazer plants that grow in abundance.

2. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?
(a) Janet
(b) Ellen
(c) Jock
(d) Lachlan

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

4. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?
(a) Land thieves
(b) White spirits
(c) Devil people
(d) Evil spirits

5. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?
(a) He teaches them things he learned in England.
(b) He learns their language.
(c) He follows them when they break camp.
(d) He makes himself look like them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does George Abbot forbid from attending school?

2. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?

3. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?

4. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?

5. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

(see the answer key)

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