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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Drought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Coorain," why didn't Conway's mother have a hysterectomy?
(a) Because her midwife said she didn't need it.
(b) Because she really wanted another child.
(c) Because she couldn't afford it.
(d) Because she didn't like being told what to do.

2. What did Conway say the people of the pasture did for money, in "The West"?
(a) Sold their land.
(b) Grew wheat to ship overseas.
(c) Raised sheep and cattle.
(d) Kept chickens and other small birds.

3. Why was Conway sent away from home after the dust storm?
(a) To protect her health.
(b) To give her a better education.
(c) Because Mrs. Ker needed surgery.
(d) Because she had gotten in trouble.

4. In "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Education.
(c) Killing.
(d) Government taxes.

5. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?
(a) They liked the ideas of the Italians.
(b) They ignored all the news.
(c) They were very interested in them.
(d) They agreed with the Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. While at Coorain, what did Conway's father do at night?

2. In "The West," what did Conway say planned enterprises did for the settlers?

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

4. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?

5. In "The West," how did Conway describe the virtues of Australia?

(see the answer key)

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