In a Sunburned Country Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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In a Sunburned Country Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did early European explorers think Australia was?
(a) An island in the Indies.
(b) South America.
(c) North America.
(d) Central America.

2. Where had Thomas Austin released his rabbits to horrendous consequences?
(a) Squirechelsea.
(b) Royalchelsea.
(c) Wattchelsea.
(d) Winchelsea.

3. What do Australians call the North Coast?
(a) The crown.
(b) The head.
(c) The topside.
(d) The hat.

4. About which of the following did Bryson warn Sherwin?
(a) All of these.
(b) Saltwater crocodile attacks.
(c) Deadly animal attacks.
(d) Jellyfish attacks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What museum did Carmel take Bryson to visit?

2. What famous site did Bryson and Sherwin see in the town of Daly Waters?

3. Who did Bryson meet up with in Melbourne?

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

5. What did not let Bryson alone during his walk on Cheviot Beach?

(see the answer key)

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