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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Recharting the Globe.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Bob McLennan's main job at Coorain?
(a) To manage the other workers.
(b) To find water.
(c) To sell water.
(d) To fix the water filter.

3. What made Mrs. Ker leave her psychic group?
(a) She couldn't afford the club's dues.
(b) One of the members hit on her daughter.
(c) She felt like she was being harrassed.
(d) One of the members robbed her.

4. How did Conway feel after seeing the buildings, in "Recharting the Globe"?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Worried.
(d) Satisfied.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Nardoo Stones," what made Conway consider religion?

2. In "Recharting the Globe," how did Conway feel about the barriers facing women?

3. In "Drought," what made the Kers decide to go into debt?

4. Why did Conway want to return to Coorain after her first year at college?

5. How did Conway's mother feel about her relationship with Peter?

(see the answer key)

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