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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. At the end of "Finding the Southern Cross," what happened to Mrs. Ker?
(a) She developed a rash.
(b) She caught chickenpox.
(c) She fractured her leg.
(d) She broke her wrist.

2. In "The West," how did Conway describe the virtues of Australia?
(a) Firm.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Loose.
(d) Stoic.

3. What history did Conway learn at Abbotsleigh?
(a) American history.
(b) Australian history.
(c) English history.
(d) French history.

4. In "Drought," what did Bob say about religion?
(a) That he refused to read the Bible.
(b) That he doubted it.
(c) That he wanted to convert.
(d) That he left his church.

5. Why did Mrs. Ker help the Red Cross?
(a) To help the war effort.
(b) To get out of the house.
(c) Because Conway wanted to get involved.
(d) Because they helped her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Conway's mother feel about her housework at Coorain?

2. What happened when Mr. Ker left Coorain in "Drought"?

3. In "The Nardoo Stones," what made Conway consider religion?

4. How did Conway feel while leaving Coorain for Sydney, in "Drought"?

5. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?

(see the answer key)

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