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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. What does the mob do when Jock approaches them near the creek?
(a) They attack him.
(b) They begin beating Gemmy.
(c) They run away.
(d) They yell at him to step away.

2. What becomes Janet's lifelong passion and hobby?
(a) Beekeeping
(b) Gardening
(c) Drawing
(d) Botany

3. What is Sir George's role in Queensland?
(a) To remove the native population
(b) To ensure that England's interests are protected
(c) To help settlers begin their farms
(d) To make the country into a self-governing state

4. How long did Gemmy remain at sea?
(a) Two days
(b) Two years
(c) Two months
(d) Two decades

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only child at the settlement whom Lachlan becomes close with?

2. What does Gemmy believe will happen if a person ignores someone who only wants attention?

3. What does Gemmy do with the hunting ferrets one night when Willett passes out drunk?

4. What does George give Gemmy instead of his papers?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Janet realize on the night depicted in this chapter that makes her feel she has become an adult?

3. How do Lachlan's relationships with the other settler children change over time? What causes this change?

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

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

6. Describe the mob's attack on Gemmy.

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

8. What does Jock do in response to the attack on Gemmy?

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

10. Describe the event that caused Willett's death.

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