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

2. Why didn't Conway go to the hospital when she was ill, in "Schooling"?
(a) Because they couldn't afford it.
(b) Because they wouldn't admit her.
(c) Because she refused.
(d) Because her mother took care of her.

3. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) It brings pests to the trees.
(b) It often brings water plants onto the land.
(c) It can kill off the native plants.
(d) It determines the size of the brush.

4. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?
(a) Because it was the main source of money.
(b) Because the women had to be clean.
(c) Because Australians were big boaters.
(d) Because there wasn't enough water.

5. In "Coorain," what excited Conway's father about the land in the Western Division?
(a) Hiring people to work for him.
(b) Getting to raise his own livestock.
(c) Being so far away from civilization.
(d) The chance to start over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

2. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?

3. In "The West," how many acres did the settlers end up with?

4. How did Mrs. Ker help Barry's friends visit him while he stayed at Coorain?

5. How did Conway feel while leaving Coorain for Sydney, in "Drought"?

(see the answer key)

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