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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?
(a) Speaks condescendingly to others
(b) Drinks alcohol
(c) Carries a pipe
(d) Grows a beard

4. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?
(a) Fish
(b) Bread
(c) Corn meal
(d) Pudding

5. Which of the McIvor children does Gemmy feel the greatest connection with?
(a) Janet
(b) Lachlan
(c) Jock
(d) Ellen

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?

3. Why is Janet a mystery to Gemmy?

4. How was George treated as a child?

5. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?

(see the answer key)

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