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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 Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?
(a) Calm
(b) Confused
(c) Anxious
(d) Scared

2. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Gardening
(c) Baking
(d) Birdwatching

3. 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 exaggerated.
(c) He believes it is believable.
(d) He believes it is entirely accurate.

4. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?
(a) At the settlement
(b) Scotland
(c) Brisbane
(d) Ireland

5. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?
(a) They use racial slurs to refer to Gemmy
(b) They tell him lies about Gemmy
(c) They blame him for the visit
(d) Their tone is accusatory

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Jock's neighbors refuses to back down about Gemmy?

2. What do Jock and Ellen begin talking about for the first time in many years?

3. How does Jock feel about the threats that the settlers make towards Gemmy?

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

5. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?

(see the answer key)

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