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

2. Which two characters meet in this chapter?
(a) Janet and Lachlan
(b) Lachlan, Gemmy and Janet
(c) Janet and Gemmy
(d) Lachlan and Gemmy

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

4. Who does Gemmy move in with after he is attacked?
(a) George Abbot
(b) The McIvors
(c) Mrs. Hutchence
(d) Mr. & Mrs. Frazer

5. Which of the McIvor children stands outside with Ellen as she waits for Jock to return?
(a) Janet
(b) Lachlan
(c) Meg
(d) Gemmy

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Gemmy wakens from his nightmare?

2. How did Willett treat Gemmy when he lived with him?

3. How does Jock feel about the strange occurrences around his farm?

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

5. Who does Mr. Frazer go to Brisbane to meet with?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. How does Lachlan's relationship with Gemmy change over time?

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

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

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

7. How does Gemmy come to be on the island of Queensland?

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

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

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

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