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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Drought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?
(a) War.
(b) Natural resources.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Agriculture.

2. Why did the Kers send Barry to King's School?
(a) To learn business.
(b) To watch his brother.
(c) To free him from the country.
(d) To find a job there.

3. How did Conway's mother feel while in Sydney, in "Coorain"?
(a) Like a city woman.
(b) Strong.
(c) Out of place.
(d) Poor.

4. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?
(a) Because they had belief in science.
(b) Because the world was hostile.
(c) Because they felt God had failed them.
(d) Because they were segregated from it.

5. How many brothers did Conway have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Bob McLennan's work at Coorain, in "Childhood"?

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

3. In "Drought," what happened to the government of Australia?

4. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

5. In "Childhood," what role did Conway take on the farm?

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