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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Lachlan initially take with Gemmy?
(a) He acts as his protector.
(b) He acts as his brother.
(c) He acts as his enemy.
(d) He acts as his teacher.

2. Where does Janet live in this chapter?
(a) In the old settlement
(b) In Brisbane
(c) In a convent
(d) In Mrs. Hutchence's old home

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

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

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

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

7. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
(a) Birdwatching
(b) Gardening
(c) Baking
(d) Beekeeping

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

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

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

11. Who does Gemmy move in with after he is attacked?
(a) Mrs. Hutchence
(b) The McIvors
(c) Mr. & Mrs. Frazer
(d) George Abbot

12. Who does Lachlan talk to when trying to locate Gemmy?
(a) Mrs. Hutchence and Leona
(b) The natives
(c) The settlers
(d) George Abbot

13. Who assists Gemmy in finding a new home after he is attacked?
(a) Mrs. Frazer
(b) Jock
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) Mrs. Hutchence

14. What is Sir George's role in Queensland?
(a) To ensure that England's interests are protected
(b) To help settlers begin their farms
(c) To make the country into a self-governing state
(d) To remove the native population

15. What impresses Gemmy about Mr. Frazer?
(a) His relationship with the settlers
(b) His commitment to the land
(c) His drawing skills
(d) His kindness towards Gemmy

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lachlan feel when he visits Gemmy at Mrs. Hutchence's house?

2. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?

3. Why does Lachlan stop protecting Gemmy?

4. How does Gemmy react to the attack on the geese?

5. What does the mob do when Jock approaches them near the creek?

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