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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Recharting the Globe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Nardoo Stones," what career did Barry choose?
(a) To be a realtor.
(b) To be a teacher.
(c) To be a sheep sheerer.
(d) To be a charter pilot.

2. In "The West," how did Conway describe the virtues of Australia?
(a) Loose.
(b) Stoic.
(c) Troubled.
(d) Firm.

3. When did Conway decide to focus on history at college?
(a) Her first year.
(b) Her third year.
(c) Her second year.
(d) Her fourth year.

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

5. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) 250,000.
(d) 150,000.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

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

4. After Bob's death, what did Mrs. Ker do to feel needed?

5. How did Conway feel while leaving Coorain for Sydney, in "Drought"?

(see the answer key)

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