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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 does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?
(a) Peaceful times.
(b) Flat land.
(c) Rich soil.
(d) Windy place.

2. How did Conway's father receive land in the Western Division?
(a) From investing his savings.
(b) From his grandfather.
(c) From his former boss.
(d) From being a soldier.

3. In "Coorain," what excited Conway's father about the land in the Western Division?
(a) The chance to start over.
(b) Hiring people to work for him.
(c) Getting to raise his own livestock.
(d) Being so far away from civilization.

4. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) It determines the size of the brush.
(b) It can kill off the native plants.
(c) It brings pests to the trees.
(d) It often brings water plants onto the land.

5. Why did the Kers send Barry to King's School?
(a) To find a job there.
(b) To free him from the country.
(c) To learn business.
(d) To watch his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Bob McLennan's work at Coorain, in "Childhood"?

2. In "Childhood," how did Conway describe her mother's organizational skills?

3. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?

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

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

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