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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Vacation.
(c) War.
(d) Natural resources.

2. What was the result of Bob McLennan's work at Coorain, in "Childhood"?
(a) They could fire more workers.
(b) They could take a vacation.
(c) They could grow more crops.
(d) They could help the war effort better.

3. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?
(a) She disliked fundraisers.
(b) She felt useful.
(c) She enjoyed the praise.
(d) She liked the socialization.

4. Who was the oldest of the Conway children?
(a) Barry.
(b) Jill.
(c) Mark.
(d) Robert.

5. In "The West," how many acres did the settlers end up with?
(a) 350,000.
(b) 1,000,000.
(c) 850,000.
(d) 500,000.

6. Why did Conway say it was difficult for Australians to raise cattle?
(a) Because cows weren't native animals.
(b) Because they needed so much land.
(c) Because they disliked cows.
(d) Because of their protein needs.

7. Why did Conway's family collect water at Coorain?
(a) Because it was their job.
(b) Because there wasn't much naturally.
(c) Because it was worth more money there.
(d) Because they had a private stream.

8. How did Conway's mother feel about her housework at Coorain?
(a) She hated it.
(b) She was fearful of getting too much work.
(c) She was proud of it.
(d) She loved it.

9. Why did the Kers send Barry to King's School?
(a) To watch his brother.
(b) To learn business.
(c) To free him from the country.
(d) To find a job there.

10. What did Mrs. Ker do before leaving Coorain for Sydney?
(a) She took pictures of the land.
(b) She sold all the sheep.
(c) She left the farm to her sons.
(d) She found a manager for Coorain.

11. In "Childhood," what did Conway say her early years may have looked like?
(a) Uneducated.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Stressful.
(d) Hard-working.

12. Why did the Kers travel to Sydney, in "Coorain"?
(a) To go shopping.
(b) For a vacation.
(c) For medical attention.
(d) To attend a university.

13. Why did Mrs. Ker help the Red Cross?
(a) To get out of the house.
(b) To help the war effort.
(c) Because they helped her.
(d) Because Conway wanted to get involved.

14. As a child, how did Conway describe Bob?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Mean.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Energetic.

15. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) It often brings water plants onto the land.
(b) It brings pests to the trees.
(c) It determines the size of the brush.
(d) It can kill off the native plants.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Childhood," what role did Conway take on the farm?

4. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?

5. What was Bob McLennan's main job at Coorain?

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