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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a child, how did Conway describe Bob?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Mean.

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

3. What was Bob McLennan's main job at Coorain?
(a) To sell water.
(b) To fix the water filter.
(c) To find water.
(d) To manage the other workers.

4. In "Coorain," what did silence do to Conway's mother?
(a) Inspiried her.
(b) Gave her peace.
(c) Frightened her.
(d) Nothing, she didn't notice the silence.

5. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?
(a) Seeing her mother give speeches.
(b) Seeing her mother dressed up.
(c) Seeing her mother work hard.
(d) Seeing her mother sing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?

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

5. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?

(see the answer key)

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