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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the first town where Bryson stopped on his train ride?
(a) Cracked Hill.
(b) Broken Hill.
(c) Blueberry Hill.
(d) Zig Zag Hill.

2. Residents of the city of Adelaide quite frequently mentioned the city's __________.
(a) Growth.
(b) Doom.
(c) Culture.
(d) Prosperity.

3. Where did Bryson go after leaving Sydney again?
(a) Keeneville.
(b) Victoria Station.
(c) Thomasville.
(d) Brisbane.

4. Who did Bryson meet up with in Melbourne?
(a) Alan Howe.
(b) Albert Howell.
(c) Art Harrison.
(d) Alfred Howe.

5. What is a common story is geologic history?
(a) Accidental migration.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Formulated migration.
(d) Survival of the fittest.

Short Answer Questions

1. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.

2. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?

3. What was Bryson's favorite feature in Sydney?

4. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Adelaide?

5. Howe told Bryson about the _________________ that are always a danger in Australia.

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