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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 Mr. Frazer begin writing about in this chapter?
(a) The use of native plants rather than importing items from Europe
(b) Gemmy's history
(c) The attack on Gemmy
(d) Botany

2. What does Janet do to retreat from the frustration in her life?
(a) Reads books
(b) Plays with Gemmy
(c) Plays with Lachlan
(d) Works on the farm

3. What does Mr. Frazer do that amuses Gemmy?
(a) He attempts to speak the native language.
(b) He eats sour native fruits.
(c) He draws amusing pictures of the native plants.
(d) He attempts to understand native plants.

4. Why is it problematic that Andy tells the men about the stone the natives give Gemmy?
(a) It was supposed to be a secret.
(b) It sparks their curiosity.
(c) It is not true.
(d) It makes them more fearful.

5. What does George Abbot often study in the afternoons?
(a) French
(b) History
(c) Botany
(d) Latin

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gemmy eat that reminds him of his childhood in England?

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

3. What role do most of the settlers hope the natives will play in their settlement one day?

4. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

5. Where does Mrs. Hutchence live in the settlement?

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