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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?
(a) Barney Mason
(b) Ned Corcoran
(c) George Abbot
(d) Mr. Frazer

2. Who does Gemmy move in with after he is attacked?
(a) George Abbot
(b) Mrs. Hutchence
(c) Mr. & Mrs. Frazer
(d) The McIvors

3. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?
(a) He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.
(b) He wants to protect the natives.
(c) He does not know where they are located.
(d) He distrusts the settlers.

4. Why does George Abbot ignore Lachlan in class?
(a) He dislikes the McIvor family.
(b) He does not care about motivating students.
(c) He does not like to be challenged.
(d) He finds Lachlan annoying.

5. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?
(a) He makes himself look like them.
(b) He learns their language.
(c) He follows them when they break camp.
(d) He teaches them things he learned in England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?

2. What sort of relationship do Lachlan and Janet develop?

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

4. When does Ellen become fearful of Gemmy?

5. Which of Jock's neighbors does he expect to support him?

(see the answer key)

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