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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it problematic that Andy tells the men about the stone the natives give Gemmy?
(a) It was supposed to be a secret.
(b) It sparks their curiosity.
(c) It makes them more fearful.
(d) It is not true.

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

3. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?
(a) He distrusts the settlers.
(b) He does not know where they are located.
(c) He wants to protect the natives.
(d) He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.

4. How would Ellen characterize Jock at this point in the story?
(a) As tender and open
(b) As anxious and overwrough
(c) As closed off and angry
(d) As fearful and distrustful

5. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?
(a) Gemmy
(b) The brightness of the sun
(c) Lachlan's true nature
(d) The pink color under a scab

6. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?
(a) George
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) Janet
(d) Lachlan

7. Who does Gemmy notice watching him while he is exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) The settlers
(b) George Abbot
(c) Ned Corcoran
(d) The aborigines

8. What happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?
(a) He realizes how much better his life is with the natives.
(b) He wishes he could be with people like himself.
(c) He longs for England.
(d) He begins to remember words in English.

9. What distinguishes Mrs. Hutchence as a woman with financial means?
(a) She wears expensive jewelry.
(b) She has a boarder living with her.
(c) She can afford furniture.
(d) She has a house instead of a hut.

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

11. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?
(a) He believes Gemmy is extremely intelligent.
(b) He thinks Gemmy is dangerous.
(c) He believes Gemmy is a fraud.
(d) He is intrigued by Gemmy.

12. Who does Lachlan plan to travel the world with?
(a) Janet
(b) Gemmy
(c) George Abbot
(d) Jock

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

14. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?
(a) He follows them when they break camp.
(b) He learns their language.
(c) He teaches them things he learned in England.
(d) He makes himself look like them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gemmy represent for the settlers?

2. Who paid for George's schooling?

3. What does Mr. Frazer do that amuses Gemmy?

4. How does Gemmy react to Andy when he approaches him?

5. What does Gemmy do when the natives approach him that is lost on Andy?

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