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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?
(a) Very little.
(b) More than usual.
(c) None at all.
(d) They couldn't know for sure.

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

3. In "Childhood," what moral issues did Conway spend her time thinking about?
(a) Government taxes.
(b) Education.
(c) Killing.
(d) Stealing.

4. What happened when Mr. Ker left Coorain in "Drought"?
(a) He was in a car accident.
(b) He was robbed.
(c) He moved to the city.
(d) He sold his car.

5. 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.

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

7. After World War I, what identity did Australians take pride in?
(a) War hungry.
(b) Native to the land.
(c) English speaking.
(d) Atheist.

8. What did Obecue build for the Kers?
(a) An addition on their house.
(b) A barn.
(c) A shearing shed.
(d) A water aquafier.

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

10. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?
(a) Because they were segregated from it.
(b) Because they had belief in science.
(c) Because the world was hostile.
(d) Because they felt God had failed them.

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

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

13. After serving as a solider, why couldn't Conway's father get land?
(a) Because he was too young.
(b) Because he was injured.
(c) Because he was poor.
(d) Because he was single.

14. How old was Conway during the great rain described, in "Childhood"?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Conway's father to question Catholicism?

2. Why did Mrs. Ker help the Red Cross?

3. In "The West," what type of woman was described as being the ideal Australian?

4. When did the terrible drought in "Drought" begin?

5. What happened to cause Australia to break loyalty with England during World War II?

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