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

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

3. In "Childhood," what did Conway say she was sure of, regarding her parents?
(a) That she was well supported financially.
(b) That she was on her own.
(c) That she was the favorite child.
(d) That she had their attention.

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

5. When Conway worked with her father in "Childhood," what things did she ask him?
(a) Questions about the war.
(b) Questions about his childhood.
(c) Questions about her mother.
(d) Questions about the world.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As a child, how did Conway describe Bob?

3. In "Childhood," what did Conway do at night with her mother?

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

5. After serving as a solider, why couldn't Conway's father get land?

(see the answer key)

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