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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. During their trip to Europe, in "Recharting the Globe," what country did Conway and her mother visit first?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Portugal.
(d) England.

2. In "Childhood," how did Conway describe her mother's organizational skills?
(a) As being misguided.
(b) As being hilarious.
(c) As being powerful.
(d) As being weak.

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

4. How long did it take for the Kers to earn money from their sheep in Coorain?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Four years.

5. What did Conway say the people of the pasture did for money, in "The West"?
(a) Sold their land.
(b) Raised sheep and cattle.
(c) Grew wheat to ship overseas.
(d) Kept chickens and other small birds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Mrs. Ker have to find a job in Sydney?

3. What did most of the girls at Abbotsleigh desire?

4. What buildings did Conway want to see, in "Recharting the Globe"?

5. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?

(see the answer key)

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