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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. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?
(a) He does not have to see who attacked Gemmy.
(b) He would have had to kill one of them if he saw them.
(c) He is glad Gemmy is unharmed.
(d) He does not want the neighbors to be upset with him.

2. Where has Mr. Frazer taken Gemmy's papers?
(a) To Brisbane
(b) To the aborigines
(c) To the McIvors
(d) To England

3. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?
(a) Gemmy
(b) Jock McIvor
(c) The aborigines
(d) George Abbot

4. How does Jock feel about the strange occurrences around his farm?
(a) He feels confused.
(b) He feels hurt and betrayed.
(c) He feels vindicated.
(d) He feels angry and violent.

5. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?
(a) He releases them from their cages.
(b) He feeds them treats.
(c) He kills them.
(d) He sets them on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lachlan feel when he visits Gemmy at Mrs. Hutchence's house?

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

3. What does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?

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

5. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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