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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What surprises Mr. Frazer about Brisbane?
(a) It is remarkably small.
(b) It is uncivilized.
(c) It is busy and dirty.
(d) It is very remote.

3. What does the mob do when Jock approaches them near the creek?
(a) They attack him.
(b) They yell at him to step away.
(c) They begin beating Gemmy.
(d) They run away.

4. 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

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

6. Who does Mr. Frazer go to Brisbane to meet with?
(a) Jock McIvor
(b) Sir George
(c) The King of England
(d) George Abbot

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

8. 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 releases them from their cages.
(d) He feeds them treats.

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

10. How does Gemmy feel after receiving the gift from the aborigines?
(a) Refreshed and strengthened
(b) Excited and anxious
(c) Agitated and angry
(d) Confused and upset

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the McIvors helps Mrs. Hutchence with her hobby?

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

3. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?

4. What does Lachlan find at the site where the "dispersal" supposedly took place?

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

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