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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?
(a) He believes Gemmy is extremely intelligent.
(b) He is intrigued by Gemmy.
(c) He thinks Gemmy is dangerous.
(d) He believes Gemmy is a fraud.

2. 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

3. How did Gemmy come to be on Queensland?
(a) He was a part of another settlement.
(b) He was born there.
(c) He was sent there as a prisoner.
(d) He was thrown off of a ship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the settlers seems to understand and connect with Gemmy the most in this chapter?

2. What does the figure from the swamp first do that surprises the children?

3. How does Abbot react when students answer questions incorrectly?

4. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?

5. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?

(see the answer key)

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