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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 "Coorain," what does Conway remember about life at home with her mother and brothers?
(a) Cooking and playing.
(b) Reading and sewing.
(c) Chasing sheep and going to school.
(d) Chores and singing.

2. What was the result of Bob McLennan's work at Coorain, in "Childhood"?
(a) They could take a vacation.
(b) They could help the war effort better.
(c) They could grow more crops.
(d) They could fire more workers.

3. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?
(a) Because Australians were big boaters.
(b) Because there wasn't enough water.
(c) Because the women had to be clean.
(d) Because it was the main source of money.

4. What job did Conway's mother have before moving to the farm?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Artist.
(d) Teacher.

5. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?
(a) Natural resources.
(b) War.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Agriculture.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Conway's mother feel while in Sydney, in "Coorain"?

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

4. What did Conway say the people of the pasture did for money, in "The West"?

5. What did Obecue build for the Kers?

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