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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following details is NOT true of Gemmy's appearance?
(a) He is scrawny.
(b) He is built like a sailor.
(c) He appears to be a native.
(d) He is wearing very little clothing.

2. Why does Janet become irritated with Lachlan?
(a) He criticizes Gemmy's appearance.
(b) He takes credit for finding Gemmy.
(c) He is aggressive towards Gemmy.
(d) He does not let her tell Gemmy's story.

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

4. How does Gemmy act after the visitors leave?
(a) He becomes agitated.
(b) He seems at peace and calm.
(c) He continues working as if nothing happened.
(d) He is clearly unnerved.

5. What do some of the settlers think Gemmy's motive was in moving to the settlement?
(a) To rob their homes
(b) To spy on them for the English
(c) To take over the settlement
(d) To spy on them for the natives

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gemmy use to try and explain the land to the settlers?

2. Who do the settlers worry is visiting secretly Gemmy?

3. Where does Mrs. Hutchence live in the settlement?

4. Why does Gemmy chose to ignore Andy when he approaches him?

5. What did the natives often tell stories about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the settlers come to visit Mrs. Hutchence's house?

2. What does Lachlan do that makes Jock proud of him?

3. How does George act while talking to Leona? How does she react to him?

4. What does Jock do when the men confront him about Gemmy's visit with the natives?

5. Describe Gemmy's relationship with Mr. Frazer in this chapter.

6. What is the impact of Andy's story to the settlers about Gemmy's "visit"?

7. How do Gemmy's language skills change as he begins observing the white settlers?

8. What is Andy's version of the meeting Gemmy has with the natives? What is incorrect about his version?

9. How does Ellen react to the changes in Jock?

10. What is Gemmy reminded of when he sees fire? How does this make him feel?

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