View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?
(a) Botany
(b) French
(c) Latin
(d) History

2. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?
(a) She wants to protect him from the settlers.
(b) She realizes that he is mentally challenged.
(c) She believes his presence has brought her and Jock closer together.
(d) She believes he has suffered enough.

3. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?
(a) They left the settlement.
(b) They returned to Scotland.
(c) They died.
(d) They returned to England.

4. What role does Lachlan initially take with Gemmy?
(a) He acts as his protector.
(b) He acts as his brother.
(c) He acts as his enemy.
(d) He acts as his teacher.

5. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?
(a) She catches them in a net.
(b) She swats at them.
(c) She smokes them.
(d) She sprays them with bee killer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbot notice about Lachlan?

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

3. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?

4. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?

5. How does Barney show his unease about Gemmy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 289 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample