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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Conway say the people of the pasture did for money, in "The West"?
(a) Kept chickens and other small birds.
(b) Sold their land.
(c) Raised sheep and cattle.
(d) Grew wheat to ship overseas.

2. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?
(a) The large land owners.
(b) The women.
(c) The few Frenchmen.
(d) The former convicts.

3. Why did Mrs. Ker get an award in "Childhood"?
(a) For her successful farm.
(b) For her donation to King's School.
(c) For her prize-winning sheep.
(d) For the amount of money she raised.

4. In "Childhood," what role did Conway take on the farm?
(a) Milk maid.
(b) Station hand.
(c) Harvester.
(d) Soil tester.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?

2. In "The West," what did Conway say planned enterprises did for the settlers?

3. In "The West," what type of woman was described as being the ideal Australian?

4. How many brothers did Conway have?

5. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?

(see the answer key)

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