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

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

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

4. Bryson was intrigued by a sign announcing _____________________.
(a) The world's hairiest woman.
(b) The world's tiniest man.
(c) The world's biggest lobster.
(d) The world's smallest horse.

5. What is the second largest city in Australia?
(a) Brisbane.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Canberra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.

2. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?

3. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.

4. What town did Bryson and Sherwin visit on the North Coast?

5. Where did Captain Cook first lay eyes on Australia?

(see the answer key)

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