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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He is too physically weak.
(c) He is easily confused.
(d) He cannot speak English.

3. What happens when Gemmy recognizes an object from his past life?
(a) He quickly remembers the English word for it.
(b) He realizes that he recognizes it, but cannot remember the English word for it.
(c) He becomes angry and violent.
(d) He becomes homesick for England.

4. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?
(a) He is shocked he can speak English.
(b) He is forceful and rude.
(c) He is frightened because he thinks they will hurt him.
(d) He is relieved that he finally has found other white people.

5. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?
(a) He tells them about his past in England.
(b) He is helpful and kind.
(c) He quickly tries to learn English.
(d) He is playful and friendly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gemmy sleep at the McIvor farm?

3. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?

4. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?

5. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

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