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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the McIvors is most enraged by the incident with the geese?
(a) Ellen
(b) Janet
(c) Lachlan
(d) Jock

2. What did the natives give Gemmy when they visited him?
(a) Sand
(b) Soil and water
(c) A stone
(d) A weapon

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

4. What does Abbot notice about Lachlan?
(a) He is an arrogant child.
(b) He is intelligent, but lazy.
(c) He is highly intelligent and motivated.
(d) He is apathetic and disinterested.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?

2. What do the children think the figure is when they first see it?

3. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?

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

5. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

(see the answer key)

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