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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. Who does Lachlan talk to when trying to locate Gemmy?
(a) George Abbot
(b) The natives
(c) The settlers
(d) Mrs. Hutchence and Leona

2. What does Gemmy hope to get from George Abbot?
(a) Books
(b) His clothes
(c) His papers
(d) His stone

3. Who does Mr. Frazer go to Brisbane to meet with?
(a) Sir George
(b) Jock McIvor
(c) George Abbot
(d) The King of England

4. Who is George Abbot thinking of when Gemmy arrives at the schoolhouse?
(a) Leona
(b) His godfather
(c) Gemmy
(d) Mr. Frazer

5. How does Jock feel about having to confront the person who damaged his fence?
(a) Confused
(b) Ambivalent
(c) Terrified
(d) Angry

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Mr. Frazer about Brisbane?

2. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?

3. Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy?

4. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?

5. What is Sir George's role in Queensland?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens to Janet in this chapter when she removes her bonnet and veil while beekeeping.

2. How does Gemmy come to be on the island of Queensland?

3. How have Mr. Frazer's views on botany changed since Gemmy has come to the settlement?

4. Describe the two events that happen in this chapter which unnerve Jock.

5. Why does Sir George invite Mr. Frazer to speak with him? How does he react to Frazer's proposal?

6. How do Lachlan's relationships with the other settler children change over time? What causes this change?

7. What is Sir George's vision for Queensland?

8. How does Gemmy help Mrs. Hutchence with her beekeeping?

9. What does Jock do in response to the attack on Gemmy?

10. Describe the event that caused Willett's death.

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