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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?
(a) They tell him lies about Gemmy
(b) Their tone is accusatory
(c) They use racial slurs to refer to Gemmy
(d) They blame him for the visit

2. What does Abbot notice about Lachlan?
(a) He is intelligent, but lazy.
(b) He is highly intelligent and motivated.
(c) He is apathetic and disinterested.
(d) He is an arrogant child.

3. What does Gemmy do when the natives approach him that is lost on Andy?
(a) He makes a sign.
(b) He sits with them.
(c) He uses their language.
(d) He offers them a gift.

4. What event causes Jock to stop visiting his neighbors?
(a) Three of his wife's geese are killed
(b) Gemmy becomes upset
(c) The settlers criticize Gemmy
(d) Three of his wife's chickens are killed

5. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?
(a) He is glad Gemmy is unharmed.
(b) He does not want the neighbors to be upset with him.
(c) He does not have to see who attacked Gemmy.
(d) He would have had to kill one of them if he saw them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jock begin appreciating about Ellen in this chapter?

3. What does Gemmy do with "his papers"?

4. Who approaches George Abbot one day as he is leaving on his afternoon "retreat"?

5. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

(see the answer key)

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