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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the primary focus of George's anger and frustration?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) His students
(c) His family
(d) Gemmy

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

4. What does Gemmy use to try and explain the land to the settlers?
(a) Charades
(b) Native words
(c) Native sounds
(d) Drawings

5. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?
(a) Devil people
(b) Land thieves
(c) White spirits
(d) Evil spirits

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?

4. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

5. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?

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