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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 do that amuses Gemmy?
(a) He eats sour native fruits.
(b) He attempts to speak the native language.
(c) He draws amusing pictures of the native plants.
(d) He attempts to understand native plants.

2. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?
(a) History
(b) French
(c) Latin
(d) Botany

3. Which of the McIvor children stands outside with Ellen as she waits for Jock to return?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Meg
(c) Janet
(d) Gemmy

4. Where did Lachlan live before moving to Australia?
(a) Ireland
(b) Scotland
(c) England
(d) The United States

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?

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

3. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?

4. What fear consumes most of the settlers?

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

(see the answer key)

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