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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?
(a) History
(b) Botany
(c) French
(d) Latin

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

3. How do the settlers react when Gemmy gives them misinformation?
(a) They press him for correct information.
(b) They become angry and violent.
(c) They belittle him and smile.
(d) They ignore him.

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

5. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?
(a) Reads books
(b) Plays with Gemmy
(c) Works on the farm
(d) Plays with Lachlan

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Gemmy get to know better through visits to Mrs. Hutchence's house?

3. Who is the primary focus of George's anger and frustration?

4. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?

5. Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter?

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