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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?
(a) She sprays them with bee killer.
(b) She swats at them.
(c) She catches them in a net.
(d) She smokes them.

2. What does Jock think of Andy's version of the event (Gemmy's visit with the aborigines)?
(a) He believes it is entirely untruthful.
(b) He believes it is entirely accurate.
(c) He believes it is exaggerated.
(d) He believes it is believable.

3. Who does Lachlan plan to travel the world with?
(a) Gemmy
(b) George Abbot
(c) Janet
(d) Jock

4. Which of Jock's neighbors refuses to back down about Gemmy?
(a) Barney
(b) Ned
(c) Jim
(d) Andy

5. What happens to Jock and Ellen's marriage as a result of their conflict with their fellow settlers?
(a) They become angry and depressed.
(b) They consider separating.
(c) They become more isolated from each other.
(d) They become closer to each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?

2. How does Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?

3. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?

4. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?

5. How would Ellen characterize Jock at this point in the story?

(see the answer key)

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