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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. Who does Lachlan talk to when trying to locate Gemmy?
(a) George Abbot
(b) Mrs. Hutchence and Leona
(c) The settlers
(d) The natives
2. What does Gemmy do with "his papers"?
(a) He buries them in the ground.
(b) He takes them to Mrs. Hutchence.
(c) He lets the rain wash the ink off of them.
(d) He puts them in the swamp.
3. What strikes Janet most about Mrs. Hutchence's demeanor when working with the bees?
(a) Her skill
(b) Her bravery
(c) Her excitement
(d) Her enthusiasm
4. What does the mob do when Jock approaches them near the creek?
(a) They begin beating Gemmy.
(b) They attack him.
(c) They yell at him to step away.
(d) They run away.
5. What is Sir George's response to Mr. Frazer's plan?
(a) He eagerly embraces it.
(b) He dismisses it.
(c) He views it as a threat.
(d) He expresses interest in it.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Janet feel when the swarm of bees surrounds her unprotected body one day?
2. Who is George Abbot thinking of when Gemmy arrives at the schoolhouse?
3. What does Gemmy do when he discovers that he cannot extinguish the fire in Willett's home?
4. What does Lachlan find at the site where the "dispersal" supposedly took place?
5. What does Mrs. Hutchence give Gemmy that sparks memories of his childhood?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Gemmy's strength is restored during his visit with the natives.
2. What event brings Janet and Lachlan back together after many years?
3. What is Sir George's vision for Queensland?
4. Why doesn't Jock ask Gemmy to leave the farm after the two incidents in this chapter?
5. What does Janet realize on the night depicted in this chapter that makes her feel she has become an adult?
6. How does Mr. Frazer react when Jim Sweetman refuses the native fruit? How does this contrast with his views on native plants at the end of the chapter?
7. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.
8. Why does Sir George invite Mr. Frazer to speak with him? How does he react to Frazer's proposal?
9. Describe the two events that happen in this chapter which unnerve Jock.
10. Describe what happens to Janet in this chapter when she removes her bonnet and veil while beekeeping.
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