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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the settlers seems to understand and connect with Gemmy the most in this chapter?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) Ned Corcoran
(c) Jock McIvor
(d) Lachlan

2. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?
(a) The natives
(b) Jock
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) Lachlan

3. What do the children think the figure is when they first see it?
(a) A monster
(b) A sailor
(c) A black person
(d) A white person

4. What do Jock and Ellen begin talking about for the first time in many years?
(a) Their former life in Scotland
(b) Their two children, Meg and Janet
(c) The deaths of their two children
(d) Gemmy's presence on the farm

5. Why does Gemmy fail to tell the settlers where certain landmarks are in the natives' community?
(a) He does not know where they are located.
(b) He doesn't know the English words for the landmarks.
(c) He distrusts the settlers.
(d) He wants to protect the natives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter?

2. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?

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

4. Which of the McIvors helps Mrs. Hutchence with her hobby?

5. Who does Mr. Frazer go to Brisbane to meet with?

(see the answer key)

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