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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 settlers.
(c) He steals it from the natives.
(d) He hunts for himself.

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

3. What job does George Abbot hold?
(a) Governor
(b) Farmer
(c) Governor
(d) Teacher

4. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?
(a) They left the settlement.
(b) They returned to Scotland.
(c) They died.
(d) They returned to England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the natives often tell stories about?

2. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?

3. How do the settlers react when Gemmy gives them misinformation?

4. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?

5. What role do most of the settlers hope the natives will play in their settlement one day?

(see the answer key)

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