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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 "Coorain," what excited Conway's father about the land in the Western Division?
(a) Hiring people to work for him.
(b) Getting to raise his own livestock.
(c) Being so far away from civilization.
(d) The chance to start over.

2. Why did Conway begin drinking too much, in "The Nardoo Stones"?
(a) To deal with her obligations.
(b) To impress Peter.
(c) To meet people.
(d) To fall asleep.

3. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?
(a) Because Australians were big boaters.
(b) Because there wasn't enough water.
(c) Because it was the main source of money.
(d) Because the women had to be clean.

4. Why did Mr. Ker tell his daughter to sell Coorain after he died?
(a) So she could make something of herself.
(b) So she wouldn't carry debt.
(c) Because she wasn't strong enough to run the farm.
(d) Because it was his and no one else's.

5. How did Conway's father receive land in the Western Division?
(a) From being a soldier.
(b) From his grandfather.
(c) From his former boss.
(d) From investing his savings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Childhood," what did Conway say she was sure of, regarding her parents?

2. In "Drought," what did Bob say about religion?

3. What did Angus tell Conway after her father's death?

4. What about Ceylon made Conway resent the British?

5. What type of dogs live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?

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