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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Jock McIvor want to go before settling in Australia?
(a) Africa
(b) Canada
(c) Scotland
(d) England

2. How do many of the settlers react when they find out the natives visited Gemmy?
(a) They become curious.
(b) They are relieved.
(c) They become more paranoid and fearful.
(d) They become more understanding and peaceful.

3. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?
(a) He does not want the neighbors to be upset with him.
(b) He would have had to kill one of them if he saw them.
(c) He does not have to see who attacked Gemmy.
(d) He is glad Gemmy is unharmed.

4. What happens to Jock and Ellen's marriage as a result of their conflict with their fellow settlers?
(a) They become more isolated from each other.
(b) They become angry and depressed.
(c) They consider separating.
(d) They become closer to each other.

5. Where did George want to go to work after finishing school?
(a) Australia
(b) The United States
(c) Africa
(d) England

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the deceased McIvor children buried?

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

4. How does Gemmy react when he speaks to the children?

5. What did the natives give Gemmy when they visited him?

(see the answer key)

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