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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. After visiting England, what did Conway not like about the English?
(a) They spoke poor English.
(b) They looked down on Australians.
(c) They were dressed out of fashion.
(d) They didn't value their history.

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

3. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?
(a) They moved to different countries.
(b) They were drafted into the war.
(c) They were old and retired.
(d) They found better jobs.

4. In "The Nardoo Stones," what made Conway consider religion?
(a) A painting of the Virgin Mary.
(b) Speaking with her mother.
(c) Attending class in a chapel.
(d) Christian poetry.

5. What happened to Mr. Ker during the first dust storm?
(a) He left the house for a week.
(b) He inhaled dust.
(c) He yelled at the neighbors.
(d) He had nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Conway desire to know the history of the brush?

2. In "Childhood," how did Mrs. Ker treat her children equally?

3. What about Ceylon made Conway resent the British?

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

5. How did Ceylon enlighten Conway's religious education?

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