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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 Gemmy represent for the settlers?
(a) The fate they could face one day.
(b) The fate of their children.
(c) The unknown danger of the natives.
(d) The effects of poverty.

2. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?
(a) George Abbot
(b) Jock McIvor
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) Lachlan

3. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?
(a) Apathetic
(b) Motivated
(c) Intelligent
(d) Confused

4. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?
(a) Reads books
(b) Plays with Lachlan
(c) Plays with Gemmy
(d) Works on the farm

5. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?
(a) The natives of Queensland
(b) Wild animals in the forest
(c) Pirates
(d) Anyone who is different than them

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lachlan come to live with the McIvors?

2. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?

3. Where does Gemmy sleep at the McIvor farm?

4. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?

5. What happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?

(see the answer key)

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