2. Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter?
(a) Kind and poised
(b) Awkward and faltering
(c) Friendly, but superficial
(d) Kind, but guarded

3. What does Jock begin appreciating about Ellen in this chapter?
(a) The things she does for their family
(b) The things she does for Gemmy
(c) Her beauty
(d) Her intelligence

4. 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 offers them a gift.
(d) He uses their language.

5. Why is Jock concerned about Barney's reaction to Gemmy?
(a) He is a close friend of the McIvors.
(b) He is Jock's closest neighbor.
(c) He is a violent man.
(d) He knows Barney is a powerful member of the community.

6. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?
(a) Aborigines
(b) Lachlan
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) White settlers

7. How does Jock feel about the threats that the settlers make towards Gemmy?
(a) Ambivalent
(b) Confused
(c) Scared
(d) Angry

8. What did the natives often tell stories about?
(a) Gemmy's transformation from a "fish" to a "boy"
(b) The origins of their culture
(c) Gemmy's integration into their society
(d) The white settlers who stole their land

9. Why is George shocked when he comes into Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) The house is opulent
(b) It is scarcely decorated
(c) Many of the settlers are there
(d) He sees Leona for the first time

10. What does Gemmy use to try and explain the land to the settlers?
(a) Drawings
(b) Native sounds
(c) Native words
(d) Charades

11. How does Ned Corcoran react when he sees an aborigine on his property?
(a) He tries to reason with him.
(b) He shoots him.
(c) He runs them off of his property.
(d) He observes him carefully.

12. Who does Leona easily converse with?
(a) Hec
(b) Lachlan
(c) Janet
(d) George

13. What does George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?
(a) Speaks condescendingly to others
(b) Carries a pipe
(c) Grows a beard
(d) Drinks alcohol

14. What happens to Jock and Ellen's marriage as a result of their conflict with their fellow settlers?
(a) They consider separating.
(b) They become angry and depressed.
(c) They become more isolated from each other.
(d) They become closer to each other.

15. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?
(a) At the settlement
(b) Brisbane
(c) Ireland
(d) Scotland