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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who rescues Gemmy from the mob?
(a) Mr. Frazer
(b) Jock
(c) The natives
(d) Lachlan
2. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?
(a) He expresses interest in it.
(b) He dismisses it.
(c) He eagerly embraces it.
(d) He views it as a threat.
3. Who is the only child at the settlement whom Lachlan becomes close with?
(a) Jed
(b) Hector
(c) Janet
(d) Jeff
4. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?
(a) He realizes it was a premonition.
(b) He realizes that it was only a dream.
(c) He realizes he is somewhere else.
(d) He realizes what he dreamed is actually happening.
5. How long did Gemmy remain at sea?
(a) Two days
(b) Two months
(c) Two years
(d) Two decades
6. How does Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?
(a) Confused
(b) Calm
(c) Scared
(d) Anxious
7. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?
(a) Her enthusiasm
(b) Her excitement
(c) Her bravery
(d) Her skill
8. Which two characters meet in this chapter?
(a) Janet and Gemmy
(b) Lachlan and Gemmy
(c) Janet and Lachlan
(d) Lachlan, Gemmy and Janet
9. Who does Mr. Frazer credit with his expanded interest in botany?
(a) George Abbot
(b) Jock McIvor
(c) The aborigines
(d) Gemmy
10. How does Jock feel about the strange occurrences around his farm?
(a) He feels hurt and betrayed.
(b) He feels angry and violent.
(c) He feels confused.
(d) He feels vindicated.
11. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?
(a) He goes to a neighbor for help.
(b) He drags Willett from the house.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He calls the fire department.
12. Which of the McIvors is most enraged by the incident with the geese?
(a) Lachlan
(b) Janet
(c) Jock
(d) Ellen
13. Where does Janet live in this chapter?
(a) In Brisbane
(b) In the old settlement
(c) In a convent
(d) In Mrs. Hutchence's old home
14. What impresses Gemmy about Mr. Frazer?
(a) His kindness towards Gemmy
(b) His drawing skills
(c) His commitment to the land
(d) His relationship with the settlers
15. What awakens Ellen at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Bumps against the wall of the hut
(b) A knock at the front door of the hut
(c) Gemmy's yells
(d) Jock getting up and leaving the bed
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Mr. Frazer go to Brisbane to meet with?
2. What is Mrs. Hutchence's hobby?
3. Why is Jock relieved when the mob disperses?
4. Where does Jock sleep after the attack on Gemmy?
5. What does Mrs. Hutchence give Gemmy that sparks memories of his childhood?
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