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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?
(a) Worked hard.
(b) Raised children.
(c) Built cities.
(d) Moved away.

2. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?
(a) They did not buy enough sheep.
(b) There was a drought.
(c) They weren't educated enough.
(d) There was a lot of disease in the area.

3. After serving as a solider, why couldn't Conway's father get land?
(a) Because he was injured.
(b) Because he was too young.
(c) Because he was poor.
(d) Because he was single.

4. How old did Conway say she was before she met another female child?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

5. How were Mrs. Ker's finances affected after Mr. Ker's death?
(a) She had to get her own titles to the land and cars.
(b) Her checking account was frozen.
(c) Her assests were merged into his estate.
(d) She had to pay back taxes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Childhood," how did Conway describe her mother's organizational skills?

3. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?

4. What was the result of Bob McLennan's work at Coorain, in "Childhood"?

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

(see the answer key)

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