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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 Mrs. Hutchence give Gemmy that sparks memories of his childhood?
(a) A stone
(b) A chest
(c) A bed
(d) Clothing

2. How does Abbot react when students answer questions incorrectly?
(a) He ignores them.
(b) He gently encourages them to reconsider their answers.
(c) He uses corporal punishment.
(d) He makes them rewrite the question many times.

3. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Birdwatching
(c) Gardening
(d) Baking

4. Who is Andy most eager to tell of Gemmy's visitors?
(a) Jim Sweetman
(b) Jock
(c) Ned
(d) Barney

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Willett's profession?

2. How does Gemmy feel after receiving the gift from the aborigines?

3. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?

4. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?

5. What do the children think the figure is when they first see it?

(see the answer key)

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