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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 sort of impact did Gemmy have on both Janet's and Lachlan's earlier lives?
(a) A negative one
(b) A neutral one
(c) A positive one
(d) No impact

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

3. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?
(a) He runs away.
(b) He drags Willett from the house.
(c) He goes to a neighbor for help.
(d) He calls the fire department.

4. 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 help settlers begin their farms
(d) To make the country into a self-governing state

5. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?
(a) He views it as a threat.
(b) He expresses interest in it.
(c) He eagerly embraces it.
(d) He dismisses it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George give Gemmy instead of his papers?

2. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?

3. Where has Mr. Frazer taken Gemmy's papers?

4. What does Gemmy hope to get from George Abbot?

5. What does Mr. Frazer suggest that the government plant in Queensland?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. What does Janet realize on the night depicted in this chapter that makes her feel she has become an adult?

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

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

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

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

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

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