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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 refuses to back down about Gemmy?
(a) Barney
(b) Andy
(c) Jim
(d) Ned

2. What does Ellen think has made Jock's youth dwindle?
(a) His homesickness for Scotland
(b) The pressure of having Gemmy on the farm
(c) His homesickness for England
(d) The deaths of their children

3. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?
(a) The pink color under a scab
(b) Lachlan's true nature
(c) Gemmy
(d) The brightness of the sun

4. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?
(a) Confused
(b) Angry
(c) Ashamed
(d) Proud

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the McIvors helps Mrs. Hutchence with her hobby?

2. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?

3. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?

4. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?

5. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

(see the answer key)

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