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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following details is NOT true of Gemmy's appearance?
(a) He is wearing very little clothing.
(b) He is built like a sailor.
(c) He is scrawny.
(d) He appears to be a native.

2. What do the children think the figure is when they first see it?
(a) A white person
(b) A monster
(c) A black person
(d) A sailor

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

4. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?
(a) He thinks Gemmy is dangerous.
(b) He is intrigued by Gemmy.
(c) He believes Gemmy is a fraud.
(d) He believes Gemmy is extremely intelligent.

5. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?
(a) Fish
(b) Pudding
(c) Corn meal
(d) Bread

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?

2. Where do the three children find the "dark figure"?

3. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?

4. What does Gemmy represent for the settlers?

5. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

(see the answer key)

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