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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brisbane like when the McIvors first arrived there?
(a) Lively and bright
(b) Beautiful and open
(c) Muddy and gloomy
(d) Entirely wild

2. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?
(a) The men
(b) The women
(c) The settlers
(d) The children

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

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

5. Who does Gemmy notice watching him while he is exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) Ned Corcoran
(b) The aborigines
(c) The settlers
(d) George Abbot

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?

2. What does Ellen think has made Jock's youth dwindle?

3. How was George treated as a child?

4. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

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

(see the answer key)

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