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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 Conway's family collect water at Coorain?
(a) Because it was worth more money there.
(b) Because it was their job.
(c) Because they had a private stream.
(d) Because there wasn't much naturally.

2. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?
(a) Built cities.
(b) Raised children.
(c) Worked hard.
(d) Moved away.

3. What caused Conway's father to question Catholicism?
(a) Marrying Conway's mother.
(b) World War I.
(c) Working a farm.
(d) His parents' opinions.

4. Why did Mrs. Ker have to find a job in Sydney?
(a) Because Coorain burned.
(b) Because of the drought.
(c) Because life in the city was expensive.
(d) Because her rent went up.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was missing from the curriculum of Abbotsleigh?

4. In "Childhood," how did Conway describe her mother's organizational skills?

5. Why did Mrs. Ker send Barry back to Coorain, in "Finding the Southern Cross"?

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