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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Bryson's destination city?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Perth.

2. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?
(a) The House of Parliament.
(b) The Capitol.
(c) Australia House of Representatives.
(d) The House of Regents.

3. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?
(a) Aborigines.
(b) Koala bears.
(c) Kangaroos.
(d) The "real" Australia.

4. It is unusual that Australia gets such little Western media coverage because ___________________.
(a) because the country is so big.
(b) it is one of the world's most unique places.
(c) there are a lot of celebrities there.
(d) people are fascinated with kangaroos.

5. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?
(a) The Opera House.
(b) The statue of Captain Cook.
(c) The Sydney Harbor.
(d) The Sydney Zoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much do most people know about Australia?

2. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?

3. How much press coverage does Australia get in Western media?

4. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?

5. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?

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