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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jock feel about his unease with Gemmy's presence in the family's home?
(a) Confused
(b) Angry
(c) Proud
(d) Ashamed

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

3. How does Andy act when he tells the story of Gemmy's visit with the natives?
(a) Proud
(b) Confused
(c) Excited
(d) Agitated

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

5. Which of the following character traits best describes George Abbot?
(a) Apathetic
(b) Confused
(c) Intelligent
(d) Motivated

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

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

8. What are the children afraid of after hearing their parents' stories?
(a) Pirates
(b) Anyone who is different than them
(c) The natives of Queensland
(d) Wild animals in the forest

9. Who takes pride in bringing Gemmy to the settlement?
(a) Janet
(b) Mr. Frazer
(c) George
(d) Lachlan

10. Who does George Abbot forbid from attending school?
(a) Ned Corcoran
(b) Girls
(c) Gemmy
(d) Lachlan

11. What happens to Gemmy when he observes the white settlers?
(a) He realizes how much better his life is with the natives.
(b) He begins to remember words in English.
(c) He longs for England.
(d) He wishes he could be with people like himself.

12. Who does Gemmy notice watching him while he is exploring with Mr. Frazer?
(a) George Abbot
(b) The settlers
(c) Ned Corcoran
(d) The aborigines

13. How does Gemmy react to Andy when he approaches him?
(a) He directs Andy to talk with Jock.
(b) He ignores Andy.
(c) He attempts to explain himself to Andy.
(d) He becomes enraged.

14. What fear consumes most of the settlers?
(a) An attack by the natives
(b) An attack by wild animals
(c) The integration of natives into their community
(d) Interracial marriage between settlers and natives

15. How do the settlers react when Gemmy gives them misinformation?
(a) They belittle him and smile.
(b) They become angry and violent.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They press him for correct information.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it problematic that Andy tells the men about the stone the natives give Gemmy?

2. Why does Jock become disgusted when his neighbors tell him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

3. What does Gemmy represent for the settlers?

4. What English word does Gemmy remember that causes him to have nightmares?

5. How does Jock feel about the changes he sees occurring in his community?

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