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

2. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?
(a) They ignored all the news.
(b) They liked the ideas of the Italians.
(c) They were very interested in them.
(d) They agreed with the Americans.

3. As a teenager, to which country did Conway's father feel loyal?
(a) Ireland.
(b) The United States.
(c) Scotland.
(d) England.

4. In "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Killing.
(c) Government taxes.
(d) Education.

5. How old was Conway during the great rain described, in "Childhood"?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Ker help the Red Cross?

2. Why did Bob go to Sydney in 1940?

3. In "The West," what type of woman was described as being the ideal Australian?

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

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

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