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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Janet live in this chapter?
(a) In the old settlement
(b) In Mrs. Hutchence's old home
(c) In a convent
(d) In Brisbane
2. Which of the McIvor children stands outside with Ellen as she waits for Jock to return?
(a) Meg
(b) Lachlan
(c) Janet
(d) Gemmy
3. What does Mrs. Hutchence give Gemmy that sparks memories of his childhood?
(a) Clothing
(b) A stone
(c) A chest
(d) A bed
4. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?
(a) He realizes what he dreamed is actually happening.
(b) He realizes it was a premonition.
(c) He realizes he is somewhere else.
(d) He realizes that it was only a dream.
5. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) A knock at the front door of the hut
(b) Gemmy's yells
(c) Bumps against the wall of the hut
(d) Jock getting up and leaving the bed
6. What does Mr. Frazer begin writing about in this chapter?
(a) Botany
(b) The attack on Gemmy
(c) The use of native plants rather than importing items from Europe
(d) Gemmy's history
7. Which of the McIvors helps Mrs. Hutchence with her hobby?
(a) Ellen
(b) Janet
(c) Lachlan
(d) Meg
8. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?
(a) Her excitement
(b) Her skill
(c) Her enthusiasm
(d) Her bravery
9. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?
(a) Gardening
(b) Drawing
(c) Botany
(d) Beekeeping
10. How does Mrs. Hutchence remove the bees from Janet when they swarm her?
(a) She catches them in a net.
(b) She swats at them.
(c) She smokes them.
(d) She sprays them with bee killer.
11. What does Janet believe happens to her on the night depicted in this chapter?
(a) She develops respect for her father.
(b) She realizes the evil of men.
(c) She becomes an adult.
(d) She sees Gemmy as her brother.
12. What does George give Gemmy instead of his papers?
(a) Blank paper
(b) Letters from Leona
(c) A book
(d) Homework papers
13. What surprises Mr. Frazer about Brisbane?
(a) It is remarkably small.
(b) It is uncivilized.
(c) It is busy and dirty.
(d) It is very remote.
14. Who does Gemmy start dreaming about in this chapter?
(a) Willett
(b) Lachlan
(c) The natives
(d) Mosey and the Irish
15. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Birdwatching
(c) Baking
(d) Gardening
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lachlan promise Gemmy after his visit to Mrs. Hutchence's?
2. What event causes Jock to stop visiting his neighbors?
3. Which of the McIvors is most enraged by the incident with the geese?
4. How does Lachlan feel when he visits Gemmy at Mrs. Hutchence's house?
5. What does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?
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