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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?
(a) He constantly talks about Australia.
(b) He is unkind to her mother.
(c) He criticizes her appearance.
(d) He constantly talks about Scotland.

2. What does Abbot notice about Lachlan?
(a) He is highly intelligent and motivated.
(b) He is intelligent, but lazy.
(c) He is an arrogant child.
(d) He is apathetic and disinterested.

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

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

5. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?
(a) Wild animals in the forest
(b) The natives of Queensland
(c) Anyone who is different than them
(d) Pirates

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?

2. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?

3. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?

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

5. What English word does Gemmy remember that causes him to have nightmares?

(see the answer key)

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