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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What English word does Gemmy remember that causes him to have nightmares?
(a) boat
(b) Willett
(c) boots
(d) ax

2. Who is not allowed to interact with Gemmy when he is living with the natives?
(a) The women
(b) The settlers
(c) The men
(d) The children

3. What event causes Jock to stop visiting his neighbors?
(a) The settlers criticize Gemmy
(b) Gemmy becomes upset
(c) Three of his wife's chickens are killed
(d) Three of his wife's geese are killed

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

5. Why is Jock concerned about Barney's reaction to Gemmy?
(a) He is a violent man.
(b) He is Jock's closest neighbor.
(c) He knows Barney is a powerful member of the community.
(d) He is a close friend of the McIvors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gemmy do to help the settlers feel more comfortable about his presence?

2. What does the figure from the swamp first do that surprises the children?

3. What sort of relationship do Lachlan and Janet develop?

4. What do the settlers put on the McIvors' fence?

5. How does Jock feel about the strange occurrences around his farm?

(see the answer key)

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