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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?
(a) In the family store
(b) In the fields as farmers
(c) In a factory
(d) In the mines

2. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?
(a) He follows them when they break camp.
(b) He learns their language.
(c) He teaches them things he learned in England.
(d) He makes himself look like them.

3. How does Gemmy attempt to integrate himself with the natives?
(a) He flirts with the women.
(b) He steals their food.
(c) He sits with them around their fires.
(d) He dresses like them.

4. What is Gemmy's first memory of the island?
(a) Stealing food from the natives
(b) Lying on the beach
(c) Being found by Lachlan
(d) Being rescued by the natives

5. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?
(a) She believes it is dangerous and hostile.
(b) She believes it is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She believes it is beautiful and bountiful.
(d) She believes it is dark and oppressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?

2. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?

3. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?

4. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?

5. What does George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?

(see the answer key)

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