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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 effects of poverty.
(b) The unknown danger of the natives.
(c) The fate of their children.
(d) The fate they could face one day.

2. What happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?
(a) He begins to remember words in English.
(b) He realizes how much better his life is with the natives.
(c) He longs for England.
(d) He wishes he could be with people like himself.

3. 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.

4. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?
(a) Excited then shameful.
(b) Shameful then excited.
(c) Excited then frustrated.
(d) Angry then peaceful.

5. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?
(a) England
(b) The United States
(c) Australia
(d) Africa

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

2. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?

3. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?

4. Who does Lachlan plan to travel the world with?

5. What English word does Gemmy remember that causes him to have nightmares?

(see the answer key)

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