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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Coorain.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Conway say it was difficult for Australians to raise cattle?
(a) Because they needed so much land.
(b) Because cows weren't native animals.
(c) Because of their protein needs.
(d) Because they disliked cows.

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

4. What caused Conway's father to question Catholicism?
(a) Marrying Conway's mother.
(b) World War I.
(c) Working a farm.
(d) His parents' opinions.

5. What did Conway say the people of the pasture did for money, in "The West"?
(a) Grew wheat to ship overseas.
(b) Sold their land.
(c) Raised sheep and cattle.
(d) Kept chickens and other small birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many acres did the first generation of settlers settle in New South Wales?

2. Why did the Ker land venture get off to a bad start?

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

4. What does Coorain mean in the aboriginal language?

5. What is remarkable about most of the birds that live in the Western Plains of New South Wales?

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