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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) They use racial slurs to refer to Gemmy
(c) They blame him for the visit
(d) Their tone is accusatory

2. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?
(a) Shameful then excited.
(b) Angry then peaceful.
(c) Excited then shameful.
(d) Excited then frustrated.

3. Which of Jock's neighbors does he expect to support him?
(a) Hec Gosper
(b) Ned Corcoran
(c) Jim Sweetman
(d) Barney Mason

4. Why is Janet a mystery to Gemmy?
(a) She lets Lachlan act like he is in charge.
(b) She does not need everyone to recognize her power.
(c) She is not very open.
(d) She is quiet and withdrawn.

5. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?
(a) He believes it is entirely accurate.
(b) He believes it is believable.
(c) He believes it is entirely untruthful.
(d) He believes it is exaggerated.

6. What sort of relationship do Lachlan and Janet develop?
(a) No relationship
(b) A close, loving relationship
(c) An antagonistic relationship
(d) A love-hate relationship

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

8. Who is Andy most eager to tell of Gemmy's visitors?
(a) Barney
(b) Ned
(c) Jock
(d) Jim Sweetman

9. Where does Gemmy sleep at the McIvor farm?
(a) In a lean-to outside of the hut
(b) In a barn outside of the hut
(c) In Lachlan's room
(d) On the front porch

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

11. Who approaches George Abbot one day as he is leaving on his afternoon "retreat"?
(a) Mrs. Hutchence
(b) Janet McIvor
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) Gemmy

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

13. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?
(a) He steals it from the natives.
(b) He helps the natives hunt.
(c) He hunts for himself.
(d) He steals it from the settlers.

14. What job does George Abbot hold?
(a) Farmer
(b) Teacher
(c) Governor
(d) Governor

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?

2. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?

3. What does Andy do after the natives leave the McIvors' farm?

4. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?

5. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?

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