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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 Ned Corcoran react when he sees an aborigine on his property?
(a) He tries to reason with him.
(b) He observes him carefully.
(c) He runs them off of his property.
(d) He shoots him.

2. What do the children think the figure is when they first see it?
(a) A monster
(b) A white person
(c) A sailor
(d) A black person

3. What is Gemmy's first memory of the island?
(a) Lying on the beach
(b) Being rescued by the natives
(c) Stealing food from the natives
(d) Being found by Lachlan

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who paid for George's schooling?

2. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?

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

4. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?

5. What did the natives often tell stories about?

(see the answer key)

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