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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How would Ellen characterize Jock at this point in the story?
(a) As fearful and distrustful
(b) As closed off and angry
(c) As tender and open
(d) As anxious and overwrough

3. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) Aborigines
(d) White settlers

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

5. What English word does Gemmy remember that causes him to have nightmares?
(a) ax
(b) boat
(c) Willett
(d) boots

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemmy react to the attack on the geese?

2. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?

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

4. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?

5. What role do most of the settlers hope the natives will play in their settlement one day?

(see the answer key)

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