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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?
(a) Frederick Banks.
(b) Joseph Banks.
(c) Charles Bankson.
(d) Albert Barkley.

2. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?
(a) Less than 20,000.
(b) Over 30,000.
(c) At least 100,000.
(d) About 50,000.

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

4. Bryson found that although Australians are amiable, they also display ________________.
(a) An arrogant attitude.
(b) A self-critical attitude.
(c) A defeatist attitude.
(d) A superior attitude.

5. What is commemorated in the Lambing Flat Museum?
(a) The Australian sheep industry.
(b) Australian children's authors.
(c) The Australian ranchers association.
(d) The Australian gold rush.

6. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.
(a) Sydney.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Circular Quay.
(d) Roundabout Bay.

7. How much do most people know about Australia?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Just trivia points.
(c) Shockingly little.
(d) Enough to get by.

8. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.
(a) Tornadoes.
(b) Unrelenting rains.
(c) Blizzards and ice storms.
(d) A decade-long drought.

9. At the Natural History Museum Bryson joined some young boys in ogling _______________ behind glass.
(a) koala bears.
(b) monkeys.
(c) lethal snakes.
(d) sharks.

10. What is the first thing Bryson did when arriving in a new city?
(a) Called his wife.
(b) Rented a car.
(c) Picked up his luggage.
(d) Got a hotel room.

11. What sport did Bryson make fun of in the book?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Croquet.
(d) Soccer.

12. In what year did Melbourne host the Olympics?
(a) 2000.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1972.

13. When did Australia establish rules of citizenship for people born in Australia?
(a) 1850s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1930s.
(d) 1870s.

14. What is the gambling casino where Carmel took Bryson?
(a) Brittannia Casino.
(b) Royal Casino.
(c) Gold Dust Casino.
(d) Crown Casino.

15. Why had Bill Bryson been to Australia in the past?
(a) For research trips.
(b) For class trips.
(c) For book tours.
(d) For family reunions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is footy?

2. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Canberra?

3. What had Bryson hoped to see in the South Australia Museum?

4. What was Bryson's destination city?

5. What did Bryson and Hart do that most Australians never do?

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