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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Finding the Southern Cross.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Ker move to Waitara?
(a) To be closer to the water.
(b) To own her own house.
(c) For the better schools.
(d) To save money.

2. What did Obecue build for the Kers?
(a) An addition on their house.
(b) A shearing shed.
(c) A barn.
(d) A water aquafier.

3. As a child, how did Conway describe Bob?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Mean.

4. How did Conway describe the group of girls she served as prefect?
(a) Noisy.
(b) Hard-working.
(c) Serious.
(d) Young.

5. What is the main geographic feature of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) Forests.
(b) Tundra.
(c) Grasslands.
(d) Lakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?

2. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?

3. What did Angus tell Conway after her father's death?

4. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

5. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?

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