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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 is the name of the place that was a staging area for the Allies in World War II?
(a) McAlister Springs.
(b) Alice Springs.
(c) Tarpon Springs.
(d) Coral Springs.

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

3. What did Bryson agree to while having a bit too much to drink at a pub in Daly Waters?
(a) A naked dance on the beach at midnight.
(b) A new car for Sherwin.
(c) A month-long house swap with a Korean couple.
(d) Free meals for Sherwin for a month.

4. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.
(a) sushi.
(b) pajamas.
(c) phones.
(d) pornography.

5. In what year did Melbourne host the Olympics?
(a) 1964.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1956.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?

3. At one time how may Allied troops were in holding in Alice Springs?

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

5. In what year did Bryson first visit Melbourne?

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