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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Recharting the Globe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Recharting the Globe," how did Conway feel about the barriers facing women?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Entertained.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Worried.

2. Why did Mrs. Ker dislike the medieval architecture, in "Recharting the Globe"?
(a) She thought they were ugly.
(b) She didn't like old things.
(c) She liked medieval architecture.
(d) She hated Catholic culture.

3. What did most of the girls at Abbotsleigh desire?
(a) To be society women.
(b) To move to the United States.
(c) To work the same jobs as men.
(d) To marry someone rich.

4. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?
(a) Because the women had to be clean.
(b) Because Australians were big boaters.
(c) Because it was the main source of money.
(d) Because there wasn't enough water.

5. In "The Nardoo Stones," what career did Barry choose?
(a) To be a teacher.
(b) To be a realtor.
(c) To be a charter pilot.
(d) To be a sheep sheerer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Nardoo Stones," why did Conway feel like she couldn't disagree with her mother?

2. Which philosopher did Conway relate to because of his mother-daughter ideas?

3. What made Mrs. Ker leave her psychic group?

4. Why did Conway's mother dislike the farm in the Western Division in "Coorain"?

5. After serving as a solider, why couldn't Conway's father get land?

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