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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?
(a) The few Frenchmen.
(b) The large land owners.
(c) The former convicts.
(d) The women.

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

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

4. In "Drought," what made the Kers decide to go into debt?
(a) They lost half their sheep.
(b) Conway needed medical attention.
(c) Bob wanted to go to a university.
(d) A storm damaged their house.

5. In "Coorain," what does Conway remember about life at home with her mother and brothers?
(a) Reading and sewing.
(b) Chores and singing.
(c) Chasing sheep and going to school.
(d) Cooking and playing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Conway say it was difficult for Australians to raise cattle?

2. How did Conway's father receive land in the Western Division?

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

4. Why did Conway's mother dislike the farm in the Western Division in "Coorain"?

5. Why did Mr. Ker tell his daughter to sell Coorain after he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The West," why did the settlers choose to ranch sheep?

2. How did the convicts of Australia form the social environment prior to white settlers?

3. How did the country boys act in boarding school?

4. Why were Conway's parents married in a protestant service?

5. In "The West," how were the Western Plains described?

6. What was Conway's life like when she joined her father in working the farm, in "Childhood"?

7. How were the Ker children educated?

8. Why did the rich men of Australia maintain a rough appearance in the early 20th century?

9. What happened to Coorain after Mr. Ker's death?

10. In "Drought," how did World War II affect Australia?

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