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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gemmy's first memory of the island?
(a) Being rescued by the natives
(b) Stealing food from the natives
(c) Lying on the beach
(d) Being found by Lachlan

2. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?
(a) Excited then shameful.
(b) Angry then peaceful.
(c) Shameful then excited.
(d) Excited then frustrated.

3. What is Janet's opinion of Australia?
(a) She believes it is boring and uninteresting.
(b) She believes it is dark and oppressive.
(c) She believes it is dangerous and hostile.
(d) She believes it is beautiful and bountiful.

4. What job does George Abbot hold?
(a) Teacher
(b) Farmer
(c) Governor
(d) Governor

5. Why does Gemmy unnerve the settlers?
(a) He seems to be watching them carefully.
(b) His skin is blackened.
(c) He rarely speaks.
(d) He moves stealthily like a native.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?

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

3. What does Gemmy use to try and explain the land to the settlers?

4. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?

5. What does Mr. Frazer do that amuses Gemmy?

(see the answer key)

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