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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?
(a) He will get the attention he wants.
(b) He will no longer want attention.
(c) He will go away.
(d) He will become invisible.

2. What happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?
(a) He longs for England.
(b) He realizes how much better his life is with the natives.
(c) He begins to remember words in English.
(d) He wishes he could be with people like himself.

3. Who is the primary focus of George's anger and frustration?
(a) His family
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) Gemmy
(d) His students

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

5. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?
(a) Excited and anxious
(b) Arrogant and angry
(c) Disinterested and ungrateful
(d) Sullen and depressed

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hutchence give Gemmy that sparks memories of his childhood?

2. What concerns Jock most about Gemmy?

3. Who does Gemmy start dreaming about in this chapter?

4. Which of Jock's neighbors does he expect to support him?

5. Who does Gemmy get to know better through visits to Mrs. Hutchence's house?

(see the answer key)

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