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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gemmy hope to get from George Abbot?
(a) His clothes
(b) His stone
(c) His papers
(d) Books

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which of the McIvor children stands outside with Ellen as she waits for Jock to return?
(a) Gemmy
(b) Janet
(c) Meg
(d) Lachlan

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

10. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) Jock
(c) Lachlan
(d) The natives

11. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?
(a) He calls the fire department.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He drags Willett from the house.
(d) He goes to a neighbor for help.

12. What do the settlers put on the McIvors' fence?
(a) Feces
(b) Paint
(c) Blood
(d) Writing

13. Why does Lachlan stop protecting Gemmy?
(a) He begins to dislike Gemmy.
(b) Gemmy moves to Mrs. Hutchence's home.
(c) He wants to fit in with the other children.
(d) He sees Gemmy can protect himself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is George Abbot thinking of when Gemmy arrives at the schoolhouse?

3. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?

4. Which two characters meet in this chapter?

5. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?

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