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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Jock McIvor want to go before settling in Australia?
(a) Scotland
(b) Africa
(c) England
(d) Canada

2. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?
(a) Jock
(b) Janet
(c) Lachlan
(d) Ellen

3. Who does Gemmy get to know better through visits to Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) Janet
(b) Leona
(c) George
(d) Meg

4. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?
(a) Africa
(b) The United States
(c) England
(d) Australia

5. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?
(a) She realizes that he is mentally challenged.
(b) She believes his presence has brought her and Jock closer together.
(c) She wants to protect him from the settlers.
(d) She believes he has suffered enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hutchence often hire the settlers to do in her home?

2. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?

3. How does Andy act when he tells the story of Gemmy's visit with the natives?

4. What was Brisbane like when the McIvors first arrived there?

5. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the game that the children were playing before they found Gemmy on the beach

2. How does Gemmy attempt to maintain his ties to the aborigines in this chapter?

3. What happens to Gemmy's language skills as he lives with the natives?

4. How does Ellen react to the changes in Jock?

5. Why does Lachlan boast so often? Why does this bother Janet?

6. Describe the two types of settlers that Gemmy encounters in this chapter.

7. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the natives?

8. Describe Brisbane when the McIvors arrived there.

9. What sort of relationship does Gemmy have with the natives while he is living with them? How does he "fit" into their society?

10. How does Jock's opinion of his wife change in this chapter?

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