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

2. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?
(a) Worked hard.
(b) Raised children.
(c) Built cities.
(d) Moved away.

3. Why was Conway rejected from the Department of External Affairs?
(a) Because she was young.
(b) Because she was a girl.
(c) Because her grades were poor.
(d) Because she was late to the interview.

4. Why did Bob go to Sydney in 1940?
(a) To take a long vacation.
(b) To study medicine.
(c) For boarding school.
(d) For work.

5. What did studying history in college make Conway worry about?
(a) Her legacy.
(b) Her health.
(c) Her money.
(d) Her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?

2. How did Conway describe her time in Catalonia?

3. Why did Conway's family collect water at Coorain?

4. How did Conway's mother feel about her housework at Coorain?

5. How did Mrs. Ker help Barry's friends visit him while he stayed at Coorain?

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