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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. How does Gemmy react to Andy when he approaches him?
(a) He attempts to explain himself to Andy.
(b) He ignores Andy.
(c) He becomes enraged.
(d) He directs Andy to talk with Jock.

2. Which of the following details is NOT true of Gemmy's appearance?
(a) He is wearing very little clothing.
(b) He is built like a sailor.
(c) He is scrawny.
(d) He appears to be a native.

3. Who does Gemmy notice watching him while he is exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) George Abbot
(b) The aborigines
(c) The settlers
(d) Ned Corcoran

4. How does Janet feel when she hurts Lachlan?
(a) Happy
(b) Vindicated
(c) Remorseful
(d) Confused

5. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?
(a) He believes it is exaggerated.
(b) He believes it is entirely untruthful.
(c) He believes it is entirely accurate.
(d) He believes it is believable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

2. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

3. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?

4. What fear consumes most of the settlers?

5. Which of Jock's neighbors refuses to back down about Gemmy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lachlan do that makes Jock proud of him?

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

3. Describe Gemmy's appearance when the children first come upon him

4. Describe Brisbane when the McIvors arrived there.

5. Describe George's relationship with Mr. Robertson.

6. Why does George choose to study French in the afternoons?

7. How old does George Abbot want the people in the settlement to think he is? How old is he actually?

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

9. Describe Gemmy's relationship with Mr. Frazer in this chapter.

10. Describe the events that occurred during the McIvors first years in Australia

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