2. How do the settlers react when Gemmy gives them misinformation?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They press him for correct information.
(c) They belittle him and smile.
(d) They become angry and violent.

3. Why is George shocked when he comes into Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) The house is opulent
(b) It is scarcely decorated
(c) Many of the settlers are there
(d) He sees Leona for the first time

4. What happened to two of the McIvors' children?
(a) They died.
(b) They left the settlement.
(c) They returned to England.
(d) They returned to Scotland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gemmy do when the natives approach him that is lost on Andy?

2. Who does Leona easily converse with?

3. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?

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

5. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Andy come to discover Gemmy visits with the natives? How does he react?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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