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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. In "Drought," how did Conway receive her education?
(a) Through a correspondance school.
(b) From a private tutor.
(c) At weekly classes in Sydney.
(d) At a local country school.

2. How did Bob die?
(a) A car accident.
(b) A train accident.
(c) An illness.
(d) Drowning.

3. In "Finding the Southern Cross," what did Conway stop doing after Bob's death?
(a) Playing the piano.
(b) Reading with her mother.
(c) Sleeping at night.
(d) Doing her homework.

4. After Bob's death, what did Mrs. Ker do to feel needed?
(a) Volunteered.
(b) Helped a sick friend.
(c) Visited Coorain.
(d) Went back to school.

5. After World War I, what identity did Australians take pride in?
(a) Atheist.
(b) War hungry.
(c) Native to the land.
(d) English speaking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why didn't Conway go to the hospital when she was ill, in "Schooling"?

3. Why did Mrs. Ker get an award in "Childhood"?

4. What about Ceylon made Conway resent the British?

5. In "Drought," what happened to the government of Australia?

(see the answer key)

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