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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Schooling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of dogs live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) No dogs live there.
(b) Wild dogs.
(c) Herding dogs.
(d) Show dogs.

2. In "Schooling," what type of music did Bob play?
(a) Traditional Australian.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Classical.
(d) Rock.

3. Why didn't Conway go to the hospital when she was ill, in "Schooling"?
(a) Because they wouldn't admit her.
(b) Because her mother took care of her.
(c) Because she refused.
(d) Because they couldn't afford it.

4. When did the terrible drought in "Drought" begin?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1949.

5. How many brothers did Conway have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the white settlers come to New South Wales?

2. In "The West," how many acres did the settlers end up with?

3. Why did Mrs. Ker get an award in "Childhood"?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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