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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Frazer begin writing about in this chapter?
(a) Botany
(b) Gemmy's history
(c) The use of native plants rather than importing items from Europe
(d) The attack on Gemmy

2. How does Jock feel about the changes he sees occurring in his community?
(a) Ambivalent
(b) Pleased and excited
(c) Sad and angry
(d) Confused and frustrated

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

4. How did Willett treat Gemmy when he lived with him?
(a) He treated Gemmy like a son.
(b) He was loving towards Gemmy.
(c) He ignored and neglected Gemmy.
(d) He was abusive towards Gemmy.

5. What does Janet believe happens to her on the night depicted in this chapter?
(a) She develops respect for her father.
(b) She sees Gemmy as her brother.
(c) She becomes an adult.
(d) She realizes the evil of men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?

2. What job does George Abbot hold?

3. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?

4. What does Mrs. Hutchence hire George to do in this chapter?

5. What was Brisbane like when the McIvors first arrived there?

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