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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 Janet believe happens to her on the night depicted in this chapter?
(a) She develops respect for her father.
(b) She sees Gemmy as her brother.
(c) She realizes the evil of men.
(d) She becomes an adult.

2. What does Mr. Frazer begin writing about in this chapter?
(a) Botany
(b) The attack on Gemmy
(c) The use of native plants rather than importing items from Europe
(d) Gemmy's history

3. What does Lachlan promise Gemmy after his visit to Mrs. Hutchence's?
(a) Lachlan promises he will defend Gemmy in the future.
(b) Lachlan promises he will never let Gemmy be hurt again.
(c) Lachlan promises he will return to visit Gemmy again.
(d) Lachlan promises to restore his friendship with Gemmy.

4. How does Gemmy react to the attack on the geese?
(a) He becomes withdrawn.
(b) He becomes more vocal.
(c) He becomes enraged.
(d) He becomes violent.

5. Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy?
(a) In Gemmy's lean-to
(b) On the front porch of the hut
(c) In his bed
(d) He does not sleep

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Janet live in this chapter?

2. Which two characters meet in this chapter?

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

4. Why does Lachlan stop protecting Gemmy?

5. How does Jock feel about having to confront the person who damaged his fence?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.

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

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