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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jock feel about having to confront the person who damaged his fence?
(a) Angry
(b) Confused
(c) Ambivalent
(d) Terrified

2. How does Ned Corcoran react when he sees an aborigine on his property?
(a) He tries to reason with him.
(b) He runs them off of his property.
(c) He observes him carefully.
(d) He shoots him.

3. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?
(a) He releases them from their cages.
(b) He sets them on fire.
(c) He feeds them treats.
(d) He kills them.

4. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?
(a) He goes to a neighbor for help.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He calls the fire department.
(d) He drags Willett from the house.

5. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?
(a) She believes it is dark and oppressive.
(b) She believes it is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She believes it is dangerous and hostile.
(d) She believes it is beautiful and bountiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?

2. What do the settlers put on the McIvors' fence?

3. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?

4. What does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?

5. What was Willett's profession?

(see the answer key)

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