3. What is Sir George's role in Queensland?
(a) To ensure that England's interests are protected
(b) To remove the native population
(c) To make the country into a self-governing state
(d) To help settlers begin their farms

4. What does George give Gemmy instead of his papers?
(a) Letters from Leona
(b) Homework papers
(c) Blank paper
(d) A book

5. What role does Lachlan initially take with Gemmy?
(a) He acts as his protector.
(b) He acts as his teacher.
(c) He acts as his enemy.
(d) He acts as his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Willett treat Gemmy when he lived with him?

2. What impresses Gemmy about Mr. Frazer?

3. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?

4. What do the settlers put on the McIvors' fence?

5. Which of the McIvor children stands outside with Ellen as she waits for Jock to return?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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