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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 "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?
(a) Government taxes.
(b) Education.
(c) Killing.
(d) Stealing.

2. After World War I, what identity did Australians take pride in?
(a) War hungry.
(b) Atheist.
(c) English speaking.
(d) Native to the land.

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

4. Why did Conway say it was difficult for Australians to raise cattle?
(a) Because they disliked cows.
(b) Because cows weren't native animals.
(c) Because they needed so much land.
(d) Because of their protein needs.

5. Why did the Kers travel to Sydney, in "Coorain"?
(a) To go shopping.
(b) To attend a university.
(c) For medical attention.
(d) For a vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?

2. By 1914, what happened to most of the farms in Australia?

3. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?

4. How many brothers did Conway have?

5. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?

(see the answer key)

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