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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?
(a) The aborigines
(b) Gemmy
(c) George Abbot
(d) Jock McIvor

2. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?
(a) The brightness of the sun
(b) The pink color under a scab
(c) Gemmy
(d) Lachlan's true nature

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

4. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Janet
(c) Ellen
(d) Jock

5. What does Lachlan promise Gemmy after his visit to Mrs. Hutchence's?
(a) Lachlan promises he will return to visit Gemmy again.
(b) Lachlan promises he will defend Gemmy in the future.
(c) Lachlan promises he will never let Gemmy be hurt again.
(d) Lachlan promises to restore his friendship with Gemmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen think has made Jock's youth dwindle?

2. What distinguishes Mrs. Hutchence as a woman with financial means?

3. Who does Gemmy notice watching him while he is exploring with Mr. Frazer?

4. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?

5. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?

(see the answer key)

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