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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of Gemmy's personality allows him to avoid the settlers' questions?
(a) His lighthearted nature
(b) His lack of language
(c) His ignorant demeanor
(d) His naivete

2. Where does Mrs. Hutchence live in the settlement?
(a) She lives near the schoolhouse.
(b) She lives close to the McIvors.
(c) She lives outside of the settlement.
(d) She lives next door to George Abbot.

3. Why does Ellen become kinder to Gemmy in this chapter?
(a) She believes he has suffered enough.
(b) She realizes that he is mentally challenged.
(c) She wants to protect him from the settlers.
(d) She believes his presence has brought her and Jock closer together.

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

5. How long do the natives wait before visiting Gemmy for the first time?
(a) One year
(b) Two years
(c) Two months
(d) One month

6. Why does Gemmy unnerve the settlers?
(a) His skin is blackened.
(b) He seems to be watching them carefully.
(c) He moves stealthily like a native.
(d) He rarely speaks.

7. Which of the McIvor children does Gemmy feel the greatest connection with?
(a) Ellen
(b) Lachlan
(c) Jock
(d) Janet

8. What is Ned Corcoran's opinion of Gemmy?
(a) He believes Gemmy is extremely intelligent.
(b) He is intrigued by Gemmy.
(c) He believes Gemmy is a fraud.
(d) He thinks Gemmy is dangerous.

9. What distinguishes Mrs. Hutchence as a woman with financial means?
(a) She has a boarder living with her.
(b) She can afford furniture.
(c) She has a house instead of a hut.
(d) She wears expensive jewelry.

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

11. What does Gemmy do when the natives approach him that is lost on Andy?
(a) He uses their language.
(b) He sits with them.
(c) He offers them a gift.
(d) He makes a sign.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hutchence often hire the settlers to do in her home?

2. How does Ned Corcoran react when he sees an aborigine on his property?

3. Who examines Gemmy at the schoolhouse?

4. How does Abbot react when students answer questions incorrectly?

5. Who rescues Gemmy when he washes up on the shore?

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