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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 "Drought," what happened to the government of Australia?
(a) The Chinese set up a military base in the capital.
(b) They passed communist laws.
(c) The Labor Party took over.
(d) They let the Americans advise them.

2. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?
(a) He didn't hire Bob; Bob volunteered.
(b) Because he was a family friend.
(c) Because he was a cheap worker.
(d) Because he could work without using gas.

3. How many brothers did Conway have?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. In "The West," how many acres did the settlers end up with?
(a) 850,000.
(b) 500,000.
(c) 1,000,000.
(d) 350,000.

5. How did Conway describe her first months in Sydney?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Stressful.
(c) Pleasurable.
(d) Exciting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Conway develop a fever in Sydney?

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

3. What did Mrs. Ker do before leaving Coorain for Sydney?

4. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?

5. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?

(see the answer key)

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