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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?
(a) Anxious
(b) Scared
(c) Calm
(d) Confused

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

5. What does Lachlan promise Gemmy after his visit to Mrs. Hutchence's?
(a) Lachlan promises he will return to visit Gemmy again.
(b) Lachlan promises to restore his friendship with Gemmy.
(c) Lachlan promises he will defend Gemmy in the future.
(d) Lachlan promises he will never let Gemmy be hurt again.

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

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

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

9. What was Willett's profession?
(a) He was a rat catcher.
(b) He was a landlord.
(c) He was a dog catcher.
(d) He ran an orphanage.

10. What does Mrs. Hutchence give Gemmy that sparks memories of his childhood?
(a) A stone
(b) Clothing
(c) A chest
(d) A bed

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

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

13. How long did Gemmy remain at sea?
(a) Two years
(b) Two months
(c) Two decades
(d) Two days

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

15. What does Gemmy do with "his papers"?
(a) He takes them to Mrs. Hutchence.
(b) He buries them in the ground.
(c) He lets the rain wash the ink off of them.
(d) He puts them in the swamp.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What surprises Mr. Frazer about Brisbane?

4. How does Gemmy feel after receiving the gift from the aborigines?

5. How did Willett treat Gemmy when he lived with him?

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