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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?
(a) Vacation.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Natural resources.
(d) War.

2. When did the terrible drought in "Drought" begin?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1951.

3. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?
(a) They agreed with the Americans.
(b) They ignored all the news.
(c) They liked the ideas of the Italians.
(d) They were very interested in them.

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

5. In "The West," what did Conway say planned enterprises did for the settlers?
(a) Made some of them rich.
(b) Sent some of them to jail.
(c) Ruined some of their finances.
(d) Brought more women to the land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Kers send Barry to King's School?

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

3. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?

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

5. In "Coorain," why didn't Conway's mother have a hysterectomy?

(see the answer key)

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