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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?
(a) The settlers
(b) The men
(c) The children
(d) The women

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Janet a mystery to Gemmy?

2. What does Gemmy represent for the settlers?

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

4. What happens when Gemmy recognizes an object from his past life?

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

(see the answer key)

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