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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 Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?
(a) He does not know where they are located.
(b) He wants to protect the natives.
(c) He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.
(d) He distrusts the settlers.

2. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?
(a) Her skill
(b) Her excitement
(c) Her bravery
(d) Her enthusiasm

3. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?
(a) She believes it is beautiful and bountiful.
(b) She believes it is dark and oppressive.
(c) She believes it is dangerous and hostile.
(d) She believes it is boring and uninteresting.

4. What does Jock jokingly tell the men that they are afraid of?
(a) A black man
(b) A stone
(c) A crippled man
(d) A child

5. How does Gemmy attempt to integrate himself with the natives?
(a) He steals their food.
(b) He flirts with the women.
(c) He sits with them around their fires.
(d) He dresses like them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

2. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?

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

4. What was Willett's profession?

5. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?

(see the answer key)

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