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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 happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?
(a) He longs for England.
(b) He wishes he could be with people like himself.
(c) He begins to remember words in English.
(d) He realizes how much better his life is with the natives.

2. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the native plants while exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) He keeps Frazer from the forbidden plants.
(b) He keeps Frazer from picking plants.
(c) He only shows Frazer plants that grow in abundance.
(d) He only allows Frazer to draw pictures of the plants.

3. What was Brisbane like when the McIvors first arrived there?
(a) Lively and bright
(b) Muddy and gloomy
(c) Beautiful and open
(d) Entirely wild

4. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?
(a) She believes it is beautiful and bountiful.
(b) She believes it is dark and oppressive.
(c) She believes it is boring and uninteresting.
(d) She believes it is dangerous and hostile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Jock's neighbors delights in the scrutiny of the settlers about Gemmy's presence in the McIvor home?

2. How does Gemmy react to Andy when he approaches him?

3. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?

4. Who does Lachlan plan to travel the world with?

5. What is Gemmy's first memory of the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the attributes that make Mrs. Hutchence unique in the community

2. What does Gemmy think bothers Jock McIvor most about his presence on their farm?

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

4. Describe Gemmy's visit with the natives.

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

6. How does Jock's opinion of his neighbors change in this chapter?

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

8. How does Janet initially interact with Gemmy once he is living with the McIvors?

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

10. What does Gemmy do to help the villagers understand him? Why does he need to do this?

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