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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 much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?
(a) They couldn't know for sure.
(b) None at all.
(c) More than usual.
(d) Very little.

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

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

4. When Conway's mother discovered she had uterine growths, why were the doctors concerned?
(a) That they could turn cancerous.
(b) That she couldn't get pregnant again.
(c) That they could harm a fetus.
(d) That she could bleed to death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?

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

3. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?

4. How old was Conway during the great rain described, in "Childhood"?

5. How many brothers did Conway have?

(see the answer key)

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