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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Finding the Southern Cross.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mrs. Ker help her family avoid feeling sad at Christmas following Bob's death?
(a) She took them on a cruise.
(b) She didn't put up a tree.
(c) She served them alcohol.
(d) She started going to church.

2. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?
(a) She disliked fundraisers.
(b) She enjoyed the praise.
(c) She liked the socialization.
(d) She felt useful.

3. What made Mrs. Ker leave her psychic group?
(a) One of the members hit on her daughter.
(b) One of the members robbed her.
(c) She felt like she was being harrassed.
(d) She couldn't afford the club's dues.

4. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?
(a) The large land owners.
(b) The women.
(c) The few Frenchmen.
(d) The former convicts.

5. In "Finding the Southern Cross," how did the Ker's wool business do?
(a) The same as usual.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Slightly less well.
(d) Very well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?

2. Why did Conway's family collect water at Coorain?

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

4. What happened to Mr. Ker during the first dust storm?

5. In "Schooling," what type of music did Bob play?

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