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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?
(a) 200,000.
(b) 250,000.
(c) 150,000.
(d) 100,000.

2. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?
(a) Because the world was hostile.
(b) Because they had belief in science.
(c) Because they were segregated from it.
(d) Because they felt God had failed them.

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

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

5. Who was the oldest of the Conway children?
(a) Jill.
(b) Barry.
(c) Mark.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Conway's mother discovered she had uterine growths, why were the doctors concerned?

2. What does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?

3. While at Coorain, what did Conway's father do at night?

4. Why did Conway say it was difficult for Australians to raise cattle?

5. What is remarkable about most of the birds that live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?

(see the answer key)

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