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

2. When did Conway decide to focus on history at college?
(a) Her first year.
(b) Her fourth year.
(c) Her second year.
(d) Her third year.

3. Why did Mrs. Ker move to Waitara?
(a) To own her own house.
(b) To save money.
(c) For the better schools.
(d) To be closer to the water.

4. In "Childhood," what did Conway do at night with her mother?
(a) Read.
(b) Write poetry.
(c) Clean.
(d) Sew.

5. What does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?
(a) Flat land.
(b) Rich soil.
(c) Windy place.
(d) Peaceful times.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. As a teenager, to which country did Conway's father feel loyal?

4. Why did Conway desire to know the history of the brush?

5. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?

(see the answer key)

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