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

2. What caused Conway's father to question Catholicism?
(a) Working a farm.
(b) Marrying Conway's mother.
(c) World War I.
(d) His parents' opinions.

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

4. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?
(a) 180 years ago.
(b) 40 years ago.
(c) 100 years ago.
(d) 130 years ago.

5. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?
(a) He didn't hire Bob; Bob volunteered.
(b) Because he was a family friend.
(c) Because he could work without using gas.
(d) Because he was a cheap worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Mr. Ker during the first dust storm?

2. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?

3. In "The West," why did Conway say Australians kept a working class style?

4. What was missing from the curriculum of Abbotsleigh?

5. In "Childhood," what role did Conway take on the farm?

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