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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter?

2. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?

3. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?

4. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

5. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Janet initially interact with Gemmy once he is living with the McIvors?

2. How does Jock react to Barney Mason's concerns about Gemmy? What is ironic about his reaction?

3. What is Gemmy reminded of when he sees fire? How does this make him feel?

4. How does Gemmy attempt to protect the natives?

5. How does Gemmy move around the McIvors? How does this make the family feel? Why?

6. What sort of relationship does Gemmy have with the natives while he is living with them? How does he "fit" into their society?

7. What does Gemmy think bothers Jock McIvor most about his presence on their farm?

8. Describe what Janet sees that makes her think of the word "glory".

9. What is the impact of Andy's story to the settlers about Gemmy's "visit"?

10. How does Andy come to discover Gemmy visits with the natives? How does he react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gemmy's character represents different things to different characters in this novel. Select three characters whose lives are impacted by Gemmy's presence in their community and:

1) describe each character's relationship with Gemmy;

2) discuss what Gemmy represents to each character; and,

3) compare and contrast these representations.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the settlers in this novel. How are each of the settlers similar/different? Then discuss why you think the author presents this variety of characters in the novel. Be sure to cite specific evidence from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The past (i.e., time before he is discovered by Lachlan and Janet) is essential to Gemmy's development as a character. Discuss at least three events/people from the past that influenced Gemmy's character. Focus on describing the event as well as discussing how the event determined the person Gemmy becomes. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.

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