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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Mr. Ker during the first dust storm?
(a) He inhaled dust.
(b) He had nightmares.
(c) He yelled at the neighbors.
(d) He left the house for a week.

2. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?
(a) She knew she was a sinner.
(b) She was a Baptist.
(c) She hated the way they took money.
(d) She didn't like their views on gender roles.

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

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

5. How did Conway and her mother travel to Sydney, in "Drought"?
(a) By boat.
(b) By plane.
(c) By train.
(d) By car.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Childhood," what did Conway say she was sure of, regarding her parents?

2. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?

3. In "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?

4. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?

5. In "Coorain," what does Conway remember about life at home with her mother and brothers?

(see the answer key)

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