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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was George treated as a child?
(a) He was treated fairly.
(b) He was pampered.
(c) He was abused.
(d) He was neglected.

2. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?
(a) Confused
(b) Apathetic
(c) Motivated
(d) Intelligent

3. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?
(a) The native plants
(b) The settlers
(c) His life in England
(d) The aborigines

4. What role do most of the settlers hope the natives will play in their settlement one day?
(a) They will be servants and laborers.
(b) They will also live in the settlement.
(c) They will be farm workers.
(d) They will play no role because they will be removed.

5. Where do the three children find the "dark figure"?
(a) In their backyard
(b) In the swamp
(c) In the woods
(d) In the ocean

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?

2. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

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

4. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?

5. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

(see the answer key)

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