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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.
(a) French.
(b) Vietnamese.
(c) Japanese.
(d) German.

2. For what is Canberra known?
(a) Downtown decay.
(b) Suburban sprawl.
(c) Urban planning.
(d) Inner city regrowth.

3. What famous site did Bryson and Sherwin see in the town of Daly Waters?
(a) The Stuart Tree.
(b) The Great Barrier Reef.
(c) The Australian Desert.
(d) The Queensland Prairie.

4. Who was the British lieutenant who arrived in Australia in 1770?
(a) James Hall.
(b) James Cook.
(c) James Lyburn.
(d) James Ashley.

5. With what did Bryson dry off after snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef?
(a) His pants.
(b) A beach towel.
(c) A big palm.
(d) Sherwin's shirt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Bryson, Australia's interior is _________________.

3. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?

4. What was the name of Lt. James Cook's ship?

5. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.

(see the answer key)

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