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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. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?
(a) To spy on them for the English
(b) To take over the settlement
(c) To rob their homes
(d) To spy on them for the natives

2. What does George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?
(a) Speaks condescendingly to others
(b) Grows a beard
(c) Carries a pipe
(d) Drinks alcohol

3. What do the Aborigines call the white settlers?
(a) Evil spirits
(b) Land thieves
(c) Devil people
(d) White spirits

4. What does Jock jokingly tell the men that they are afraid of?
(a) A child
(b) A black man
(c) A stone
(d) A crippled man

5. Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter?
(a) Awkward and faltering
(b) Friendly, but superficial
(c) Kind, but guarded
(d) Kind and poised

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?

2. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?

3. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?

4. What does Andy do after the natives leave the McIvors' farm?

5. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Gemmy reminded of when he sees fire? How does this make him feel?

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

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

4. How does Jock react to Barney Mason's concerns about Gemmy? What is ironic about his reaction?

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

6. What is Andy's version of the meeting Gemmy has with the natives? What is incorrect about his version?

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

8. How does Gemmy's arrival disrupt Jock's lifestyle?

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. Describe Gemmy's visit with the natives.

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