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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?
(a) He does not care about motivating students.
(b) He dislikes the McIvor family.
(c) He finds Lachlan annoying.
(d) He does not like to be challenged.

3. What happens when Gemmy recognizes an object from his past life?
(a) He quickly remembers the English word for it.
(b) He realizes that he recognizes it, but cannot remember the English word for it.
(c) He becomes angry and violent.
(d) He becomes homesick for England.

4. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?
(a) He was beaten by Frazer.
(b) He has been awake for many hours.
(c) He believes the writing is magic.
(d) He has struggled to speak English again.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Janet feel when she hurts Lachlan?

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

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

5. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?

(see the answer key)

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