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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Frazer want to do as a result of his botany work?
(a) Preserve the native ecology
(b) Become a professional botanist
(c) Move into the woods with the aborigines
(d) Return to England

2. Who approaches George Abbot one day as he is leaving on his afternoon "retreat"?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) Gemmy
(c) Janet McIvor
(d) Mrs. Hutchence

3. What does Gemmy use to try and explain the land to the settlers?
(a) Drawings
(b) Charades
(c) Native words
(d) Native sounds

4. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?
(a) Reads books
(b) Works on the farm
(c) Plays with Gemmy
(d) Plays with Lachlan

5. How does Gemmy feel after receiving the gift from the aborigines?
(a) Agitated and angry
(b) Refreshed and strengthened
(c) Excited and anxious
(d) Confused and upset

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

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

3. Who is the only child at the settlement whom Lachlan becomes close with?

4. Who does Leona easily converse with?

5. How does Gemmy react to Andy when he approaches him?

(see the answer key)

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