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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?
(a) He criticizes her appearance.
(b) He constantly talks about Australia.
(c) He is unkind to her mother.
(d) He constantly talks about Scotland.

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

3. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?
(a) He is forceful and rude.
(b) He is relieved that he finally has found other white people.
(c) He is frightened because he thinks they will hurt him.
(d) He is shocked he can speak English.

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

5. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?
(a) To spy on them for the English
(b) To take over the settlement
(c) To rob their homes
(d) To spy on them for the natives

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

7. What happens when Gemmy recognizes an object from his past life?
(a) He becomes angry and violent.
(b) He quickly remembers the English word for it.
(c) He becomes homesick for England.
(d) He realizes that he recognizes it, but cannot remember the English word for it.

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

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

10. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?
(a) A tree
(b) A sword
(c) A leash
(d) A gun

11. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?
(a) Janet
(b) Jock
(c) Lachlan
(d) Ellen

12. What aspect of Gemmy's personality allows him to avoid the settlers' questions?
(a) His lack of language
(b) His ignorant demeanor
(c) His naivete
(d) His lighthearted nature

13. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?
(a) Proud
(b) Angry
(c) Ashamed
(d) Confused

14. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?
(a) History
(b) French
(c) Botany
(d) Latin

15. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?
(a) He criticizes Gemmy's appearance.
(b) He is aggressive towards Gemmy.
(c) He does not let her tell Gemmy's story.
(d) He takes credit for finding Gemmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who approaches George Abbot one day as he is leaving on his afternoon "retreat"?

2. Why is George shocked when he comes into Mrs. Hutchence's house?

3. Who paid for George's schooling?

4. What does Ellen think has made Jock's youth dwindle?

5. Who is the primary focus of George's anger and frustration?

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