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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?
(a) Excited then frustrated.
(b) Shameful then excited.
(c) Excited then shameful.
(d) Angry then peaceful.

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

3. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?
(a) He dislikes Andy and rarely speaks to him.
(b) He does not understand what Andy is saying to him.
(c) He is fearful that Andy will tell Jock about the visit.
(d) He knows he would not understand his visit with the natives.

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

5. Which of the following details is NOT true of Gemmy's appearance?
(a) He is scrawny.
(b) He is built like a sailor.
(c) He is wearing very little clothing.
(d) He appears to be a native.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the three children find the "dark figure"?

2. Where did Jock McIvor want to go before settling in Australia?

3. What does Mrs. Hutchence often hire the settlers to do in her home?

4. How do many of the settlers react when they find out the natives visited Gemmy?

5. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?

(see the answer key)

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