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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What English word does Gemmy remember that causes him to have nightmares?
(a) ax
(b) boots
(c) boat
(d) Willett

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

3. How does Jock feel about the threats that the settlers make towards Gemmy?
(a) Confused
(b) Angry
(c) Ambivalent
(d) Scared

4. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?
(a) He steals it from the natives.
(b) He steals it from the settlers.
(c) He hunts for himself.
(d) He helps the natives hunt.

5. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?
(a) He is fearful that Andy will tell Jock about the visit.
(b) He does not understand what Andy is saying to him.
(c) He dislikes Andy and rarely speaks to him.
(d) He knows he would not understand his visit with the natives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?

3. What does Mrs. Hutchence often hire the settlers to do in her home?

4. How does Andy act when he tells the story of Gemmy's visit with the natives?

5. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?

(see the answer key)

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