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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 water sport did Bryson attempt but could not maintain?
(a) Surfing.
(b) Snorkeling.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Boogie boarding.

2. What is the worst offender of species destroying or endangering much of Australia's flora and fauna?
(a) Hyenas.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Wolves.

3. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
(a) 1866.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1901.

4. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Adelaide?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Brisbane.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Perth.

5. In what type of country does the city of Daintree sit?
(a) Metropolitan.
(b) Plains.
(c) Tropical forest.
(d) Desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?

2. What did Captain Arthur Phillip bring with him to Australia in 1788?

3. In what city did Bryson and Sherwin have to wait out a monsoon?

4. What is the name of the road that is filled with sinuous curves along crumbling cliffs?

5. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?

(see the answer key)

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