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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?
(a) 100 years ago.
(b) 40 years ago.
(c) 180 years ago.
(d) 130 years ago.

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

3. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?
(a) She hated the way they took money.
(b) She knew she was a sinner.
(c) She didn't like their views on gender roles.
(d) She was a Baptist.

4. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?
(a) Seeing her mother dressed up.
(b) Seeing her mother give speeches.
(c) Seeing her mother work hard.
(d) Seeing her mother sing.

5. In "The West," what did Conway say planned enterprises did for the settlers?
(a) Made some of them rich.
(b) Ruined some of their finances.
(c) Brought more women to the land.
(d) Sent some of them to jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Coorain," what excited Conway's father about the land in the Western Division?

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

3. Why did Conway's mother dislike the farm in the Western Division in "Coorain"?

4. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?

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

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