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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 did Conway do at night with her mother?
(a) Clean.
(b) Read.
(c) Write poetry.
(d) Sew.

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

3. What is the main geographic feature of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) Forests.
(b) Lakes.
(c) Grasslands.
(d) Tundra.

4. How did Conway's mother feel about her housework at Coorain?
(a) She loved it.
(b) She was fearful of getting too much work.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She was proud of it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While at Coorain, what did Conway's father do at night?

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

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

4. What does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?

5. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?

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