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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?
(a) Pirates
(b) Anyone who is different than them
(c) The natives of Queensland
(d) Wild animals in the forest

2. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) White settlers
(c) Lachlan
(d) Aborigines

3. What did the natives often tell stories about?
(a) Gemmy's integration into their society
(b) Gemmy's transformation from a "fish" to a "boy"
(c) The origins of their culture
(d) The white settlers who stole their land

4. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?
(a) A tree
(b) A leash
(c) A sword
(d) A gun

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Janet a mystery to Gemmy?

2. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

3. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

4. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

5. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?

(see the answer key)

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