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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Gemmy about Mr. Frazer?
(a) His relationship with the settlers
(b) His kindness towards Gemmy
(c) His commitment to the land
(d) His drawing skills

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

3. How do the settlers react when Gemmy gives them misinformation?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They belittle him and smile.
(c) They become angry and violent.
(d) They press him for correct information.

4. What does Janet notice one day that seems to open up the world to her?
(a) The pink color under a scab
(b) Lachlan's true nature
(c) The brightness of the sun
(d) Gemmy

5. What aspect of Gemmy's personality allows him to avoid the settlers' questions?
(a) His ignorant demeanor
(b) His lighthearted nature
(c) His lack of language
(d) His naivete

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?

3. What does George Abbot do to convince everyone he is older than he is?

4. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?

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

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