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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Right Country.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Conway feel about being a colonial, in "Recharting the Globe"?
(a) She was torn over it.
(b) She didn't care.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She loved it.

2. In "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?
(a) Government taxes.
(b) Killing.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Education.

3. Why did Conway know she could never marry Alec?
(a) His job.
(b) His travel schedule.
(c) His religious faith.
(d) His disdain for women.

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

5. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?
(a) Because of the money made after his aquafier worked.
(b) Because of the money made off a land investment.
(c) Because of the money made from selling sheep.
(d) Because his wife refused to shear sheep anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main geographic feature of the Western Plains of New South Wales?

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

3. Why did Mrs. Ker help the Red Cross?

4. After World War I, what identity did Australians take pride in?

5. In "Drought," how did Conway receive her education?

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