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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 Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?
(a) He is unkind to her mother.
(b) He constantly talks about Scotland.
(c) He criticizes her appearance.
(d) He constantly talks about Australia.

2. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He cannot speak English.
(c) He is easily confused.
(d) He is too physically weak.

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

4. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?
(a) The pink color under a scab
(b) The brightness of the sun
(c) Gemmy
(d) Lachlan's true nature

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?

3. Who is the primary focus of George's anger and frustration?

4. What does Abbot notice about Lachlan?

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

(see the answer key)

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