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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Hutchence often hire the settlers to do in her home?
(a) Clean her home
(b) Move furniture
(c) Decorate her home
(d) Cook food

3. What does George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?
(a) Speaks condescendingly to others
(b) Drinks alcohol
(c) Grows a beard
(d) Carries a pipe

4. Who do the settlers worry is visiting secretly Gemmy?
(a) The children
(b) The natives
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) Lachlan

5. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?
(a) He is helpful and kind.
(b) He tells them about his past in England.
(c) He quickly tries to learn English.
(d) He is playful and friendly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?

3. How long do the natives wait before visiting Gemmy for the first time?

4. What does Mrs. Hutchence hire George to do in this chapter?

5. What distinguishes Mrs. Hutchence as a woman with financial means?

(see the answer key)

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