Why did Gemmy leave the aborigines to join the settlers?

Who was Jock's closest friend in the settlement? Explain why.

Why did many of the settlers fear Gemmy?

Explain why Gemmy needed to get the papers back from his interview with Mr. Abbot.

Why did Gemmy leave the settlement?

Explain the relationship between Janet and Lachlan. Why did the relationship improve when they were much older?

How did Lachlan mature at the settlement in the time span from Gemmy's arrival to Gemmy's departure?

What was Mr. Frazer's purpose in visiting the governor? Why wasn't the governor interested in Mr. Frazer's report?

Contrast aborigine versus European culture as described in this novel.