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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?
(a) He does not have to see who attacked Gemmy.
(b) He would have had to kill one of them if he saw them.
(c) He is glad Gemmy is unharmed.
(d) He does not want the neighbors to be upset with him.

2. Where has Mr. Frazer taken Gemmy's papers?
(a) To Brisbane
(b) To the aborigines
(c) To the McIvors
(d) To England

3. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?
(a) Gemmy
(b) Jock McIvor
(c) The aborigines
(d) George Abbot

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

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

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

7. What does Janet believe happens to her on the night depicted in this chapter?
(a) She realizes the evil of men.
(b) She becomes an adult.
(c) She develops respect for her father.
(d) She sees Gemmy as her brother.

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

9. How does Jock feel about having to confront the person who damaged his fence?
(a) Confused
(b) Terrified
(c) Angry
(d) Ambivalent

10. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Botany
(c) Drawing
(d) Gardening

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

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

13. Who does Mr. Frazer attempt to tell Sir George about?
(a) The McIvors
(b) The aborigines
(c) Gemmy
(d) George Abbot

14. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Jock getting up and leaving the bed
(b) Gemmy's yells
(c) A knock at the front door of the hut
(d) Bumps against the wall of the hut

15. Which of the McIvors helps Mrs. Hutchence with her hobby?
(a) Ellen
(b) Meg
(c) Janet
(d) Lachlan

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only child at the settlement whom Lachlan becomes close with?

2. What role does Lachlan initially take with Gemmy?

3. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?

4. Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy?

5. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?

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