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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Right Country.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Mrs. Ker have to find a job in Sydney?
(a) Because Coorain burned.
(b) Because life in the city was expensive.
(c) Because her rent went up.
(d) Because of the drought.

3. 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 his wife refused to shear sheep anymore.
(c) Because of the money made after his aquafier worked.
(d) Because of the money made from selling sheep.

4. How did Conway feel about being a colonial, in "Recharting the Globe"?
(a) She was torn over it.
(b) She hated it.
(c) She didn't care.
(d) She loved it.

5. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?
(a) Seeing her mother work hard.
(b) Seeing her mother give speeches.
(c) Seeing her mother dressed up.
(d) Seeing her mother sing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is remarkable about most of the birds that live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?

3. In "The West," what type of woman was described as being the ideal Australian?

4. What was Conway's father's first job?

5. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?

(see the answer key)

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