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

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

3. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?
(a) He dislikes the McIvor family.
(b) He finds Lachlan annoying.
(c) He does not like to be challenged.
(d) He does not care about motivating students.

4. What distinguishes Mrs. Hutchence as a woman with financial means?
(a) She wears expensive jewelry.
(b) She can afford furniture.
(c) She has a boarder living with her.
(d) She has a house instead of a hut.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?

3. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?

4. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?

5. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?

(see the answer key)

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