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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Gemmy come to be on Queensland?
(a) He was born there.
(b) He was thrown off of a ship.
(c) He was sent there as a prisoner.
(d) He was a part of another settlement.

2. What does the figure from the swamp first do that surprises the children?
(a) He runs away from them.
(b) He speaks to them in English.
(c) He dances around.
(d) He hugs them.

3. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?
(a) His life in England
(b) The aborigines
(c) The native plants
(d) The settlers

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

5. What does Mrs. Hutchence often hire the settlers to do in her home?
(a) Clean her home
(b) Cook food
(c) Move furniture
(d) Decorate her home

Short Answer Questions

1. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

2. Why is Janet a mystery to Gemmy?

3. What happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?

4. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

5. Who paid for George's schooling?

(see the answer key)

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