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

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

4. How did Conway's father receive land in the Western Division?
(a) From his grandfather.
(b) From being a soldier.
(c) From investing his savings.
(d) From his former boss.

5. In "Childhood," why did the Kers loose many of their farmhands?
(a) They found better jobs.
(b) They were old and retired.
(c) They were drafted into the war.
(d) They moved to different countries.

6. In "Coorain," why didn't Conway's mother have a hysterectomy?
(a) Because she couldn't afford it.
(b) Because her midwife said she didn't need it.
(c) Because she didn't like being told what to do.
(d) Because she really wanted another child.

7. What happened to cause Australia to break loyalty with England during World War II?
(a) They refused to sent their military to help England.
(b) They asked the United States for help.
(c) They stopped buying English products.
(d) They declared their independence.

8. Who became the political elite after the settlers landed in New South Wales?
(a) The women.
(b) The large land owners.
(c) The few Frenchmen.
(d) The former convicts.

9. In "Drought," what did Bob say about religion?
(a) That he left his church.
(b) That he refused to read the Bible.
(c) That he wanted to convert.
(d) That he doubted it.

10. Why was Conway sent away from home after the dust storm?
(a) Because Mrs. Ker needed surgery.
(b) To give her a better education.
(c) Because she had gotten in trouble.
(d) To protect her health.

11. In "The West," how long ago did Conway say white settlers came?
(a) 100 years ago.
(b) 180 years ago.
(c) 130 years ago.
(d) 40 years ago.

12. In "The West," how much high-quality wool was being produced in New South Wales?
(a) Very little.
(b) More than usual.
(c) None at all.
(d) They couldn't know for sure.

13. How were Mrs. Ker's finances affected after Mr. Ker's death?
(a) She had to pay back taxes.
(b) Her checking account was frozen.
(c) She had to get her own titles to the land and cars.
(d) Her assests were merged into his estate.

14. In "Drought," how did Conway receive her education?
(a) At a local country school.
(b) From a private tutor.
(c) Through a correspondance school.
(d) At weekly classes in Sydney.

15. According to Conway, what did the "real men" do in Australia?
(a) Moved away.
(b) Worked hard.
(c) Raised children.
(d) Built cities.