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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Drought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Childhood," what did Conway say she was sure of, regarding her parents?
(a) That she was the favorite child.
(b) That she had their attention.
(c) That she was well supported financially.
(d) That she was on her own.

2. Why did Mrs. Ker get an award in "Childhood"?
(a) For the amount of money she raised.
(b) For her successful farm.
(c) For her donation to King's School.
(d) For her prize-winning sheep.

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

4. How does ground water affect the vegetation of the Western Plains of New South Wales?
(a) It can kill off the native plants.
(b) It brings pests to the trees.
(c) It often brings water plants onto the land.
(d) It determines the size of the brush.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?

2. Why did Mr. Ker hire Bob McLennan?

3. How old was Conway during the great rain described, in "Childhood"?

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

5. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?

(see the answer key)

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