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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Recharting the Globe.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What made Mrs. Ker leave her psychic group?
(a) She couldn't afford the club's dues.
(b) One of the members robbed her.
(c) One of the members hit on her daughter.
(d) She felt like she was being harrassed.

3. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?
(a) Very little.
(b) They couldn't know for sure.
(c) None at all.
(d) More than usual.

4. 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.

5. In "The West," when did Conway say Australia had one of the highest per capita incomes in the world?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1921.
(c) 1918.
(d) 1920.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Recharting the Globe," how did Conway feel about the barriers facing women?

2. In "Finding the Southern Cross," how did the Ker's wool business do?

3. During their trip to Europe, in "Recharting the Globe," what country did Conway and her mother visit first?

4. In "Finding the Southern Cross," what did Conway stop doing after Bob's death?

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

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