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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. What does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?
(a) Flat land.
(b) Rich soil.
(c) Windy place.
(d) Peaceful times.

2. How were Mrs. Ker's finances affected after Mr. Ker's death?
(a) She had to pay back taxes.
(b) Her checking account was frozen.
(c) She had to get her own titles to the land and cars.
(d) Her assests were merged into his estate.

3. How did Conway's father receive land in the Western Division?
(a) From his former boss.
(b) From being a soldier.
(c) From his grandfather.
(d) From investing his savings.

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

5. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?
(a) Because he was a family friend.
(b) He didn't hire Bob; Bob volunteered.
(c) Because he could work without using gas.
(d) Because he was a cheap worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Ker like fund-raising for the Red Cross?

2. What happened when Mr. Ker left Coorain in "Drought"?

3. In "The West," how did Conway describe the virtues of Australia?

4. What job did Conway's mother have before moving to the farm?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. During World War II, what changed regarding the farm workers at Coorain?

2. How did Conway and her mother feel about leaving Coorain after Mr. Ker's death?

3. What did the Kers do after they began to make money from the land at Coorain?

4. How did Conway's parents feel before moving to Coorain?

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

6. In "The West," what things did Conway say made Australians proud?

7. How did Mr. Ker die?

8. What was Conway's relationship with her brothers like when she was a chilld?

9. What happened to Mrs. Ker's health before the death of her husband?

10. Before the white settles came to New South Wales, what other people were there?

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