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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Nardoo Stones.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Ker move to Waitara?
(a) To own her own house.
(b) To save money.
(c) To be closer to the water.
(d) For the better schools.

2. When did Conway decide to focus on history at college?
(a) Her first year.
(b) Her fourth year.
(c) Her third year.
(d) Her second year.

3. After moving to Sydney, how did Mrs. Ker feel?
(a) She started to go out on the town.
(b) Her health improved.
(c) Her feet became sore.
(d) She became sadder.

4. Why did the Kers send Barry to King's School?
(a) To find a job there.
(b) To watch his brother.
(c) To free him from the country.
(d) To learn business.

5. In "The Nardoo Stones," who does Conway begin going to the bar with?
(a) A writers' guild.
(b) Her roommates.
(c) A group of communists.
(d) A pair of twins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Conway feel about public school?

2. At Abbotsleigh, what was Conway trained to believe about herself?

3. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?

4. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

5. How old did Conway say she was before she met another female child?

(see the answer key)

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