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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. What happened when Mr. Ker left Coorain in "Drought"?
(a) He was robbed.
(b) He sold his car.
(c) He moved to the city.
(d) He was in a car accident.

2. In "The Nardoo Stones," why did Conway feel like she couldn't disagree with her mother?
(a) She didn't want to make her sick.
(b) Mrs. Ker stopped talking.
(c) She felt like they were becoming friends.
(d) She didn't want to argue at all.

3. Why did Conway feel frustrated with Australian historians?
(a) Because they focused on modern history.
(b) Because they ignored the influence of farmers.
(c) Because they focused on the elite.
(d) Because they focused on Western history.

4. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?
(a) She disliked fundraisers.
(b) She liked the socialization.
(c) She enjoyed the praise.
(d) She felt useful.

5. When did the terrible drought in "Drought" begin?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1941.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Schooling," where did Conway and her mother live?

2. In "Drought," what happened to the government of Australia?

3. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?

4. What was Bob McLennan's main job at Coorain?

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

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