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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?
(a) White spirits
(b) Evil spirits
(c) Land thieves
(d) Devil people

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

3. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?
(a) He helps the natives hunt.
(b) He hunts for himself.
(c) He steals it from the natives.
(d) He steals it from the settlers.

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

5. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) Janet
(d) George

Short Answer Questions

1. What concerns Jock most about Gemmy?

2. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

3. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?

4. How does Gemmy attempt to integrate himself with the natives?

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

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