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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. How does Gemmy react to the attack on the geese?
(a) He becomes withdrawn.
(b) He becomes violent.
(c) He becomes more vocal.
(d) He becomes enraged.

2. How does Lachlan feel when he visits Gemmy at Mrs. Hutchence's house?
(a) Confused
(b) Happy
(c) Isolated
(d) Relieved

3. What sort of impact did Gemmy have on both Janet's and Lachlan's earlier lives?
(a) A negative one
(b) A neutral one
(c) No impact
(d) A positive one

4. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?
(a) He feeds them treats.
(b) He kills them.
(c) He sets them on fire.
(d) He releases them from their cages.

5. What role does Lachlan initially take with Gemmy?
(a) He acts as his enemy.
(b) He acts as his protector.
(c) He acts as his brother.
(d) He acts as his teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters meet in this chapter?

2. What does Mr. Frazer begin writing about in this chapter?

3. When do the events in this chapter take place?

4. Who does Gemmy move in with after he is attacked?

5. Who assists Gemmy in finding a new home after he is attacked?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does George Abbot trick Gemmy in this chapter? Why does he do this?

2. Describe what happens to Janet in this chapter when she removes her bonnet and veil while beekeeping.

3. How have Mr. Frazer's views on botany changed since Gemmy has come to the settlement?

4. Describe the two events that happen in this chapter which unnerve Jock.

5. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.

6. How does Gemmy help Mrs. Hutchence with her beekeeping?

7. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?

8. What did Gemmy do that affected Janet and Lachlan's lives?

9. Why doesn't Jock ask Gemmy to leave the farm after the two incidents in this chapter?

10. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.

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