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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Brisbane like when the McIvors first arrived there?
(a) Entirely wild
(b) Lively and bright
(c) Beautiful and open
(d) Muddy and gloomy

2. Which of the McIvor children stands outside with Ellen as she waits for Jock to return?
(a) Gemmy
(b) Meg
(c) Lachlan
(d) Janet

3. Which of the visitors to Mrs. Hutchence's house is most surprising?
(a) George
(b) Janet
(c) Gemmy
(d) Hec

4. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?
(a) He is unkind to her mother.
(b) He constantly talks about Australia.
(c) He constantly talks about Scotland.
(d) He criticizes her appearance.

5. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?
(a) Evil spirits
(b) Land thieves
(c) White spirits
(d) Devil people

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does George Abbot forbid from attending school?

2. How does Jock feel about the changes he sees occurring in his community?

3. Who paid for George's schooling?

4. How does Gemmy attempt to integrate himself with the natives?

5. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?

(see the answer key)

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