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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?
(a) They did not buy enough sheep.
(b) There was a lot of disease in the area.
(c) There was a drought.
(d) They weren't educated enough.

2. How did Conway's mother feel while in Sydney, in "Coorain"?
(a) Out of place.
(b) Strong.
(c) Like a city woman.
(d) Poor.

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

4. Why did Conway's mother dislike the farm in the Western Division in "Coorain"?
(a) Because she felt like it wasn't her land.
(b) Because she disliked her husband.
(c) Because she was a difficult woman.
(d) Because she was from the city.

5. By 1914, what happened to most of the farms in Australia?
(a) They were privatized.
(b) They were sold to the Americans.
(c) They had doubled in size.
(d) They were broken up.

6. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?
(a) They ignored all the news.
(b) They were very interested in them.
(c) They agreed with the Americans.
(d) They liked the ideas of the Italians.

7. What job did Conway's mother have before moving to the farm?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Artist.
(d) Nurse.

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

9. 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.

10. In "Childhood," what role did Conway take on the farm?
(a) Soil tester.
(b) Harvester.
(c) Milk maid.
(d) Station hand.

11. In "Drought," how did Conway receive her education?
(a) Through a correspondance school.
(b) At weekly classes in Sydney.
(c) From a private tutor.
(d) At a local country school.

12. How did Conway and her mother travel to Sydney, in "Drought"?
(a) By train.
(b) By boat.
(c) By plane.
(d) By car.

13. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?
(a) They found better jobs.
(b) They moved to different countries.
(c) They were drafted into the war.
(d) They were old and retired.

14. Why was Conway sent away from home after the dust storm?
(a) Because Mrs. Ker needed surgery.
(b) Because she had gotten in trouble.
(c) To protect her health.
(d) To give her a better education.

15. After Conway was born, how did her mother reduce her workload?
(a) She had her sons do the housework.
(b) She had her husband do some work each day.
(c) She hired a team of maids and cooks.
(d) She just stopped doing the housework.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?

2. Who did Mr. Ker talk to before leaving, in "Drought"?

3. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

4. Why was Mr. Ker able to hire people to shear his sheep in "Childhood"?

5. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?

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