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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Janet see as a barrier in her future?
(a) Her gender
(b) Her family
(c) Lachlan
(d) Her age

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was George treated as a child?

2. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?

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

4. What job does George Abbot hold?

5. How did Gemmy come to be on Queensland?

(see the answer key)

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