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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concerns Jock most about Gemmy?
(a) He looks like he is black.
(b) The reaction he gets from the children
(c) The reaction he gets from the neighbors
(d) He rarely speaks.

2. Which of the following details is NOT true of Gemmy's appearance?
(a) He is built like a sailor.
(b) He appears to be a native.
(c) He is scrawny.
(d) He is wearing very little clothing.

3. What prevents Gemmy from helping Jock around the farm?
(a) He cannot speak English.
(b) He is easily confused.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He is too physically weak.

4. What does Lachlan pretend his stick is?
(a) A tree
(b) A sword
(c) A leash
(d) A gun

5. Who paid for George's schooling?
(a) He paid for his own schooling.
(b) His godfather
(c) The Australian government
(d) His father

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Abbot feel when he strikes a student?

2. How does Janet feel when she hurts Lachlan?

3. Who does Gemmy believe has the power in the McIvor family?

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

5. Why does Gemmy unnerve the settlers?

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