2. Which of the following describes Lachlan's demeanor when he arrived in Australia?
(a) Arrogant and angry
(b) Disinterested and ungrateful
(c) Sullen and depressed
(d) Excited and anxious

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

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

5. What did the natives often tell stories about?
(a) Gemmy's integration into their society
(b) The white settlers who stole their land
(c) Gemmy's transformation from a "fish" to a "boy"
(d) The origins of their culture

6. Which of the following describes Leona as she is characterized in this chapter?
(a) Kind and poised
(b) Awkward and faltering
(c) Friendly, but superficial
(d) Kind, but guarded

7. Why is George shocked when he comes into Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) Many of the settlers are there
(b) He sees Leona for the first time
(c) The house is opulent
(d) It is scarcely decorated

8. What does Andy do after the natives leave the McIvors' farm?
(a) He collects evidence of Gemmy's visitors.
(b) He tells Jock about the natives' visit.
(c) He attacks Gemmy.
(d) He confronts Gemmy about the natives' visit.

9. What does Gemmy do to ensure that the natives will not desert him?
(a) He learns their language.
(b) He makes himself look like them.
(c) He follows them when they break camp.
(d) He teaches them things he learned in England.

10. How does Ned Corcoran react when he sees an aborigine on his property?
(a) He observes him carefully.
(b) He runs them off of his property.
(c) He tries to reason with him.
(d) He shoots him.

11. Who does Leona easily converse with?
(a) Hec
(b) George
(c) Lachlan
(d) Janet

12. Why does Gemmy feel weak after Mr. Frazer takes his statement?
(a) He has struggled to speak English again.
(b) He was beaten by Frazer.
(c) He believes the writing is magic.
(d) He has been awake for many hours.

13. What job does George Abbot hold?
(a) Teacher
(b) Governor
(c) Farmer
(d) Governor

14. How does Gemmy get food once in Queensland?
(a) He steals it from the natives.
(b) He steals it from the settlers.
(c) He hunts for himself.
(d) He helps the natives hunt.

15. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?
(a) Jock McIvor
(b) Lachlan
(c) Mr. Frazer
(d) George Abbot