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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where had all of the McIvors worked while in Scotland?
(a) In the mines
(b) In the fields as farmers
(c) In the family store
(d) In a factory

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

4. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?
(a) Fish
(b) Bread
(c) Pudding
(d) Corn meal

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?

2. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?

3. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?

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

5. Which of the McIvors is unsettled by Gemmy's presence in the house?

(see the answer key)

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