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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?
(a) They found better jobs.
(b) They were old and retired.
(c) They moved to different countries.
(d) They were drafted into the war.

2. In "The West," when did Conway say Australia had one of the highest per capita incomes in the world?
(a) 1921.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1920.

3. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?
(a) More than usual.
(b) Very little.
(c) None at all.
(d) They couldn't know for sure.

4. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?
(a) Because of the money made off a land investment.
(b) Because of the money made from selling sheep.
(c) Because his wife refused to shear sheep anymore.
(d) Because of the money made after his aquafier worked.

5. In "Coorain," what did silence do to Conway's mother?
(a) Inspiried her.
(b) Frightened her.
(c) Gave her peace.
(d) Nothing, she didn't notice the silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Childhood," what did Conway say her early years may have looked like?

2. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?

3. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?

4. In "Childhood," what role did Conway take on the farm?

5. In "Childhood," what did Conway say she was sure of, regarding her parents?

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