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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Drought," what did Bob say about religion?
(a) That he refused to read the Bible.
(b) That he left his church.
(c) That he doubted it.
(d) That he wanted to convert.

2. 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.

3. In "Drought," what happened to the government of Australia?
(a) They let the Americans advise them.
(b) The Chinese set up a military base in the capital.
(c) They passed communist laws.
(d) The Labor Party took over.

4. In "Coorain," what did silence do to Conway's mother?
(a) Gave her peace.
(b) Inspiried her.
(c) Frightened her.
(d) Nothing, she didn't notice the silence.

5. After Conway was born, how did her mother reduce her workload?
(a) She hired a team of maids and cooks.
(b) She had her husband do some work each day.
(c) She just stopped doing the housework.
(d) She had her sons do the housework.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Conway's father to question Catholicism?

2. What does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?

3. Why did the number of men in Australia outnumber the women, in "The West"?

4. In "Coorain," why didn't Conway's mother have a hysterectomy?

5. Who did Mr. Ker talk to before leaving, in "Drought"?

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