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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Conway's father's first job?
(a) Miner.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Writer.

2. After Conway was born, how did her mother reduce her workload?
(a) She had her sons do the housework.
(b) She just stopped doing the housework.
(c) She hired a team of maids and cooks.
(d) She had her husband do some work each day.

3. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?
(a) She felt useful.
(b) She disliked fundraisers.
(c) She enjoyed the praise.
(d) She liked the socialization.

4. How did Conway's mother feel about her housework at Coorain?
(a) She was fearful of getting too much work.
(b) She was proud of it.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She loved it.

5. In "Childhood," how did Mrs. Ker treat her children equally?
(a) They all had the same chores.
(b) They were all sent to bed at the same time.
(c) They were all taught by the same teacher.
(d) They weren't treated equally.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Conway worked with her father in "Childhood," what things did she ask him?

2. What is the main geographic feature of the Western Plains of New South Wales?

3. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?

4. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?

5. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?

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