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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?
(a) George
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) Janet
(d) Lachlan

2. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?
(a) Devil people
(b) Evil spirits
(c) White spirits
(d) Land thieves

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

4. Why does Gemmy unnerve the settlers?
(a) He moves stealthily like a native.
(b) He rarely speaks.
(c) His skin is blackened.
(d) He seems to be watching them carefully.

5. What does the figure from the swamp first do that surprises the children?
(a) He runs away from them.
(b) He hugs them.
(c) He speaks to them in English.
(d) He dances around.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?

2. Why is Janet a mystery to Gemmy?

3. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?

4. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?

5. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?

(see the answer key)

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