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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Andy act when he tells the story of Gemmy's visit with the natives?
(a) Excited
(b) Proud
(c) Agitated
(d) Confused

2. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?
(a) Gemmy
(b) George Abbot
(c) The aborigines
(d) Jock McIvor

3. Why does Lachlan come to live with the McIvors?
(a) His father is killed.
(b) His parents want him to have a better life in Australia.
(c) He runs away from home.
(d) His mother is killed.

4. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?
(a) George
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) Janet
(d) Lachlan

5. Why is it problematic that Andy tells the men about the stone the natives give Gemmy?
(a) It was supposed to be a secret.
(b) It sparks their curiosity.
(c) It makes them more fearful.
(d) It is not true.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?

2. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?

3. How did Willett treat Gemmy when he lived with him?

4. Which of the McIvor children does Gemmy feel the greatest connection with?

5. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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