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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 George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?
(a) Drinks alcohol
(b) Grows a beard
(c) Speaks condescendingly to others
(d) Carries a pipe

2. How does Gemmy feel after receiving the gift from the aborigines?
(a) Refreshed and strengthened
(b) Agitated and angry
(c) Excited and anxious
(d) Confused and upset

3. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?
(a) He realizes that it was only a dream.
(b) He realizes it was a premonition.
(c) He realizes he is somewhere else.
(d) He realizes what he dreamed is actually happening.

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

5. Who is the primary focus of George's anger and frustration?
(a) His students
(b) Gemmy
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) His family

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?

2. Which of Jock's neighbors delights in the scrutiny of the settlers about Gemmy's presence in the McIvor home?

3. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?

4. What happens when Gemmy recognizes an object from his past life?

5. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?

(see the answer key)

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