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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. In "Schooling," where did Conway and her mother live?
(a) In an upstairs apartment by the ocean.
(b) In a room above a garage.
(c) In a farmhouse in the suburbs.
(d) In a hotel in Sydney.

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

3. In "The Nardoo Stones," who does Conway begin going to the bar with?
(a) A writers' guild.
(b) A group of communists.
(c) A pair of twins.
(d) Her roommates.

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

5. After Bob's death, what did Mrs. Ker do to feel needed?
(a) Volunteered.
(b) Went back to school.
(c) Visited Coorain.
(d) Helped a sick friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Conway lost weight, what else did she do?

2. In "Drought," why couldn't the sheep at Coorain be sheered?

3. How did Conway's mother feel about her relationship with Peter?

4. What happened to cause Australia to break loyalty with England during World War II?

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

(see the answer key)

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