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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. What about Ceylon made Conway resent the British?
(a) The wealth.
(b) The language.
(c) The crime.
(d) The poverty.

2. In "Finding the Southern Cross," how long did Barry stay at Coorain?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Seven months.

3. Why did Mrs. Ker prefer Spain, in "Recharting the Globe"?
(a) She liked Latin culture.
(b) She loved the ocean views.
(c) She could speak Spanish.
(d) She enjoyed the Spanish men.

4. When Conway worked with her father in "Childhood," what things did she ask him?
(a) Questions about the world.
(b) Questions about his childhood.
(c) Questions about the war.
(d) Questions about her mother.

5. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Vacation.
(c) War.
(d) Natural resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Mrs. Ker's finances affected after Mr. Ker's death?

2. How did Bob die?

3. In "Schooling," where did Conway and her mother live?

4. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?

5. How many brothers did Conway have?

(see the answer key)

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