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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event causes Jock to stop visiting his neighbors?
(a) Three of his wife's chickens are killed
(b) Three of his wife's geese are killed
(c) The settlers criticize Gemmy
(d) Gemmy becomes upset

2. What sort of impact did Gemmy have on both Janet's and Lachlan's earlier lives?
(a) A positive one
(b) A neutral one
(c) A negative one
(d) No impact

3. What does George give Gemmy instead of his papers?
(a) Letters from Leona
(b) Homework papers
(c) A book
(d) Blank paper

4. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?
(a) He sets them on fire.
(b) He kills them.
(c) He feeds them treats.
(d) He releases them from their cages.

5. Which two characters meet in this chapter?
(a) Lachlan, Gemmy and Janet
(b) Janet and Gemmy
(c) Janet and Lachlan
(d) Lachlan and Gemmy

6. How does Jock feel about the strange occurrences around his farm?
(a) He feels vindicated.
(b) He feels angry and violent.
(c) He feels hurt and betrayed.
(d) He feels confused.

7. Who is George Abbot thinking of when Gemmy arrives at the schoolhouse?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) Leona
(c) Gemmy
(d) His godfather

8. What does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?
(a) He will get the attention he wants.
(b) He will no longer want attention.
(c) He will go away.
(d) He will become invisible.

9. How did Willett treat Gemmy when he lived with him?
(a) He treated Gemmy like a son.
(b) He was abusive towards Gemmy.
(c) He ignored and neglected Gemmy.
(d) He was loving towards Gemmy.

10. How does Lachlan feel when he visits Gemmy at Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) Confused
(b) Relieved
(c) Isolated
(d) Happy

11. What does Mr. Frazer begin writing about in this chapter?
(a) The use of native plants rather than importing items from Europe
(b) The attack on Gemmy
(c) Botany
(d) Gemmy's history

12. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?
(a) Her enthusiasm
(b) Her bravery
(c) Her skill
(d) Her excitement

13. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?
(a) He eagerly embraces it.
(b) He views it as a threat.
(c) He dismisses it.
(d) He expresses interest in it.

14. Who does Gemmy start dreaming about in this chapter?
(a) The natives
(b) Willett
(c) Mosey and the Irish
(d) Lachlan

15. What is the only name that George Abbot recognizes in Gemmy's description of what he wants from the teacher?
(a) Willett
(b) Jock
(c) Lachlan
(d) Leona

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Gemmy remain at sea?

2. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?

3. Where has Mr. Frazer taken Gemmy's papers?

4. How does Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?

5. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?

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