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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 does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?
(a) He will go away.
(b) He will no longer want attention.
(c) He will become invisible.
(d) He will get the attention he wants.

2. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?
(a) The natives
(b) Lachlan
(c) Jock
(d) Mr. Frazer

3. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Birdwatching
(c) Gardening
(d) Baking

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

5. What is the only name that George Abbot recognizes in Gemmy's description of what he wants from the teacher?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Jock
(c) Willett
(d) Leona

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Mr. Frazer about Brisbane?

2. What does Janet believe happens to her on the night depicted in this chapter?

3. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?

4. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lachlan's relationship with Gemmy change over time?

2. What did Gemmy do that affected Janet and Lachlan's lives?

3. How does Mr. Frazer react when Jim Sweetman refuses the native fruit? How does this contrast with his views on native plants at the end of the chapter?

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

5. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?

6. How does George Abbot trick Gemmy in this chapter? Why does he do this?

7. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.

8. Why doesn't Jock ask Gemmy to leave the farm after the two incidents in this chapter?

9. Why is Gemmy desperate to get "his papers" back from George and Mr. Frazer?

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

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