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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The West," what type of woman was described as being the ideal Australian?
(a) A poet.
(b) A domestic queen.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A manager.

2. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?
(a) Because it was the main source of money.
(b) Because Australians were big boaters.
(c) Because there wasn't enough water.
(d) Because the women had to be clean.

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

4. Why did Conway's mother dislike the farm in the Western Division in "Coorain"?
(a) Because she was from the city.
(b) Because she disliked her husband.
(c) Because she was a difficult woman.
(d) Because she felt like it wasn't her land.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why didn't Conway go to the hospital when she was ill, in "Schooling"?

3. How did Conway and her mother travel to Sydney, in "Drought"?

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

5. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

(see the answer key)

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