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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jock and Ellen begin talking about for the first time in many years?
(a) Their former life in Scotland
(b) Gemmy's presence on the farm
(c) The deaths of their two children
(d) Their two children, Meg and Janet

2. What does Mr. Frazer do that amuses Gemmy?
(a) He draws amusing pictures of the native plants.
(b) He attempts to speak the native language.
(c) He attempts to understand native plants.
(d) He eats sour native fruits.

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

4. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?
(a) She realizes that he is mentally challenged.
(b) She believes his presence has brought her and Jock closer together.
(c) She wants to protect him from the settlers.
(d) She believes he has suffered enough.

5. How does Gemmy react to Andy when he approaches him?
(a) He becomes enraged.
(b) He attempts to explain himself to Andy.
(c) He directs Andy to talk with Jock.
(d) He ignores Andy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gemmy move in with after he is attacked?

2. When does Ellen become fearful of Gemmy?

3. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?

4. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

5. Which of the visitors to Mrs. Hutchence's house is most surprising?

(see the answer key)

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