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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the oldest of the Conway children?
(a) Robert.
(b) Mark.
(c) Barry.
(d) Jill.

2. By 1914, what happened to most of the farms in Australia?
(a) They had doubled in size.
(b) They were sold to the Americans.
(c) They were broken up.
(d) They were privatized.

3. Why did Conway's family collect water at Coorain?
(a) Because it was worth more money there.
(b) Because it was their job.
(c) Because they had a private stream.
(d) Because there wasn't much naturally.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many brothers did Conway have?

3. In "Childhood," how did Mrs. Ker treat her children equally?

4. What is the main geographic feature of the Western Plains of New South Wales?

5. What was Conway's father's first job?

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