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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Coorain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Conway's father receive land in the Western Division?
(a) From his grandfather.
(b) From his former boss.
(c) From investing his savings.
(d) From being a soldier.

2. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) It often brings water plants onto the land.
(b) It determines the size of the brush.
(c) It can kill off the native plants.
(d) It brings pests to the trees.

3. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?
(a) There was a drought.
(b) There was a lot of disease in the area.
(c) They did not buy enough sheep.
(d) They weren't educated enough.

4. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?
(a) Because Australians were big boaters.
(b) Because there wasn't enough water.
(c) Because it was the main source of money.
(d) Because the women had to be clean.

5. What job did Conway's mother have before moving to the farm?
(a) Artist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the number of men in Australia outnumber the women, in "The West"?

2. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?

3. How did settling land affect the price when the whites first came to New South Wales?

4. Why did Conway say it was difficult for Australians to raise cattle?

5. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?

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