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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Conway like about seeing her mother at fundraisers in "Childhood"?
(a) Seeing her mother give speeches.
(b) Seeing her mother work hard.
(c) Seeing her mother dressed up.
(d) Seeing her mother sing.

2. Why did Conway's mother avoid the Catholic church?
(a) She was a Baptist.
(b) She didn't like their views on gender roles.
(c) She knew she was a sinner.
(d) She hated the way they took money.

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

4. In the time before World War II, how did the Kers feel about the political events of the world?
(a) They liked the ideas of the Italians.
(b) They were very interested in them.
(c) They ignored all the news.
(d) They agreed with the Americans.

5. How old was Conway during the great rain described, in "Childhood"?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The West," why did Conway say Australian woman had to be good with water?

2. Why did the people of Australia not believe in religion?

3. While at Coorain, what did Conway's father do at night?

4. How long did it take for the Kers to earn money from their sheep in Coorain?

5. In "The West," when did Conway say Australia had one of the highest per capita incomes in the world?

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