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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many people lived in Canberra at the time Bryson wrote this book?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 500,000.
(c) 1,000,000.
(d) 330,000.

3. In what year did Sydney host the Olympics?
(a) 2004.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1968.
(d) 2000.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson was intrigued by a sign announcing _____________________.

2. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?

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

4. What natural wonder did Bryson and Sherwin stop to see in North Queensland?

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

(see the answer key)

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