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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. After leaving Spain, in "Recharting the Globe," why did Mrs. Ker become upset?
(a) She couldn't keep up with Conway any longer.
(b) She recieved a letter from Barry.
(c) She knew she was drinking too much.
(d) She was homesick.

2. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 200,000.
(d) 150,000.

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

4. Why did Conway desire to know the history of the brush?
(a) Because it was controversial.
(b) She didn't want to know the history of the bush.
(c) Because it was ignored.
(d) Because it reminded her of her father.

5. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?
(a) She didn't like their views on gender roles.
(b) She hated the way they took money.
(c) She was a Baptist.
(d) She knew she was a sinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. After visiting England, what did Conway not like about the English?

2. In "The Right Country," why did Conway decide to not live at Coorain?

3. In "The Nardoo Stones," who does Conway begin going to the bar with?

4. Why did the Kers travel to Sydney, in "Coorain"?

5. What did studying history in college make Conway worry about?

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