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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 attempt to integrate himself with the natives?
(a) He flirts with the women.
(b) He sits with them around their fires.
(c) He dresses like them.
(d) He steals their food.

2. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?
(a) He does not let her tell Gemmy's story.
(b) He criticizes Gemmy's appearance.
(c) He takes credit for finding Gemmy.
(d) He is aggressive towards Gemmy.

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

4. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?
(a) He has struggled to speak English again.
(b) He was beaten by Frazer.
(c) He has been awake for many hours.
(d) He believes the writing is magic.

5. What does the figure from the swamp first do that surprises the children?
(a) He hugs them.
(b) He speaks to them in English.
(c) He dances around.
(d) He runs away from them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of relationship do Lachlan and Janet develop?

2. What does Gemmy use to try and explain the land to the settlers?

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

4. How does Janet feel when she hurts Lachlan?

5. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?

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