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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 150,000.
(c) 200,000.
(d) 100,000.

2. After serving as a solider, why couldn't Conway's father get land?
(a) Because he was too young.
(b) Because he was single.
(c) Because he was injured.
(d) Because he was poor.

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

4. Why did the Kers travel to Sydney, in "Coorain"?
(a) To attend a university.
(b) For medical attention.
(c) To go shopping.
(d) For a vacation.

5. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?
(a) Because of the money made after his aquafier worked.
(b) Because of the money made off a land investment.
(c) Because of the money made from selling sheep.
(d) Because his wife refused to shear sheep anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Conway sent away from home after the dust storm?

2. What is remarkable about most of the birds that live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?

3. How many brothers did Conway have?

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

5. What job did Conway's mother have before moving to the farm?

(see the answer key)

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