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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 "Coorain," what excited Conway's father about the land in the Western Division?
(a) Being so far away from civilization.
(b) Hiring people to work for him.
(c) The chance to start over.
(d) Getting to raise his own livestock.

2. What was Conway's father's first job?
(a) Miner.
(b) Writer.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Soldier.

3. What is remarkable about most of the birds that live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) They follow people around.
(b) They do not sing.
(c) They are all minature.
(d) They can not fly.

4. In "Childhood," how did Mrs. Ker treat her children equally?
(a) They all had the same chores.
(b) They weren't treated equally.
(c) They were all taught by the same teacher.
(d) They were all sent to bed at the same time.

5. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?
(a) She felt useful.
(b) She liked the socialization.
(c) She disliked fundraisers.
(d) She enjoyed the praise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?

2. How long did it take for the Kers to earn money from their sheep in Coorain?

3. In "Childhood," what did Conway say her early years may have looked like?

4. Why did Bob go to Sydney in 1940?

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

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