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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. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?

2. What fear consumes most of the settlers?

3. What does Janet see as a barrier in her future?

4. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?

5. What does Lachlan do that makes Janet feel insulted?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where does George want to travel to when he graduates from school? Why is this his dream?

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

5. What happens to Gemmy's language skills as he lives with the natives?

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

7. Describe the attributes that make Mrs. Hutchence unique in the community

8. What is Andy's version of the meeting Gemmy has with the natives? What is incorrect about his version?

9. What does Gemmy do to help the villagers understand him? Why does he need to do this?

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

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

Race plays an important role in this novel. Discuss several situations where the body is central to the plot of the story. Focus on what the human body is serving as a symbol of at that point in the novel. Be sure to cite specific details from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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