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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gemmy spend a great deal of time telling Mr. Frazer about?
(a) The aborigines
(b) His life in England
(c) The native plants
(d) The settlers

2. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?
(a) He is relieved that he finally has found other white people.
(b) He is shocked he can speak English.
(c) He is forceful and rude.
(d) He is frightened because he thinks they will hurt him.

3. Which of Jock's neighbors is concerned about having a "white black man" living near him?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) George Abbot
(c) Barney Mason
(d) Ned Corcoran

4. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?
(a) Sullen and depressed
(b) Arrogant and angry
(c) Disinterested and ungrateful
(d) Excited and anxious

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemmy attempt to integrate himself with the natives?

2. What concerns Jock most about Gemmy?

3. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?

4. What does Ellen think has made Jock's youth dwindle?

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

(see the answer key)

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