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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?
(a) Because they felt God had failed them.
(b) Because they were segregated from it.
(c) Because they had belief in science.
(d) Because the world was hostile.

2. What type of dogs live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) Herding dogs.
(b) Show dogs.
(c) Wild dogs.
(d) No dogs live there.

3. Who was the oldest of the Conway children?
(a) Barry.
(b) Jill.
(c) Mark.
(d) Robert.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Conway's family collect water at Coorain?

2. In "Coorain," what does Conway remember about life at home with her mother and brothers?

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

4. What caused Conway's father to question Catholicism?

5. What did Conway say the people of the pasture did for money, in "The West"?

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