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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 to Mr. Ker during the first dust storm?
(a) He yelled at the neighbors.
(b) He left the house for a week.
(c) He inhaled dust.
(d) He had nightmares.

2. When Conway worked with her father in "Childhood," what things did she ask him?
(a) Questions about her mother.
(b) Questions about his childhood.
(c) Questions about the world.
(d) Questions about the war.

3. What did studying history in college make Conway worry about?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her money.
(c) Her health.
(d) Her legacy.

4. Why did Mrs. Ker refuse to sell Coorain after her husband's death?
(a) Because it was her home.
(b) Because Bob told her not to.
(c) Because it wasn't worth much money.
(d) Because it reminded her of her husband.

5. As a teenager, to which country did Conway's father feel loyal?
(a) Scotland.
(b) The United States.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of their trip, in "Recharting the Globe," what did Conway tell her mother?

2. What did Conway consider doing after graduating from Abbotsleigh?

3. How did Conway feel about school work at Queenwood?

4. Why did Mrs. Ker prefer Spain, in "Recharting the Globe"?

5. In "Finding the Southern Cross," how long did Barry stay at Coorain?

(see the answer key)

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