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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?
(a) She wants to protect him from the settlers.
(b) She believes his presence has brought her and Jock closer together.
(c) She realizes that he is mentally challenged.
(d) She believes he has suffered enough.

2. How do many of the settlers react when they find out the natives visited Gemmy?
(a) They become more understanding and peaceful.
(b) They become curious.
(c) They become more paranoid and fearful.
(d) They are relieved.

3. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) He only allows Frazer to draw pictures of the plants.
(b) He keeps Frazer from picking plants.
(c) He only shows Frazer plants that grow in abundance.
(d) He keeps Frazer from the forbidden plants.

4. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?
(a) They returned to England.
(b) They returned to Scotland.
(c) They left the settlement.
(d) They died.

5. Where did Jock McIvor want to go before settling in Australia?
(a) Africa
(b) Scotland
(c) England
(d) Canada

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?

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

3. What did the natives often tell stories about?

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

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

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