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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Childhood," what did Conway say she was sure of, regarding her parents?
(a) That she had their attention.
(b) That she was on her own.
(c) That she was well supported financially.
(d) That she was the favorite child.

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

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

5. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?
(a) She knew she was a sinner.
(b) She hated the way they took money.
(c) She was a Baptist.
(d) She didn't like their views on gender roles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?

2. Why did Bob go to Sydney in 1940?

3. In "Coorain," what did silence do to Conway's mother?

4. How long did it take for the Kers to earn money from their sheep in Coorain?

5. How did settling land affect the price when the whites first came to New South Wales?

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