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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What fear consumes most of the settlers?
(a) The integration of natives into their community
(b) An attack by the natives
(c) Interracial marriage between settlers and natives
(d) An attack by wild animals

4. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?
(a) Barney Mason
(b) Ned Corcoran
(c) George Abbot
(d) Mr. Frazer

5. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?
(a) He quickly tries to learn English.
(b) He is helpful and kind.
(c) He tells them about his past in England.
(d) He is playful and friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?

2. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?

3. Where does Gemmy sleep at the McIvor farm?

4. How did Gemmy come to be on Queensland?

5. What happens when Gemmy recognizes an object from his past life?

(see the answer key)

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