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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Spriggina Fossil is said to be a possible explanation for the sudden explosion of life in the ____________ period.
(a) Paleozoic.
(b) Jurassic.
(c) Cambrian.
(d) Quaternary.

2. The waters off the coast of Victoria are best known for _____________.
(a) Pirates.
(b) Lobsters.
(c) Gold.
(d) Shipwrecks.

3. Early European explorers thought Australia was the size of __________________.
(a) New Guinea.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) Barbados.
(d) Fiji.

4. What is the largest city in Australia?
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Brisbane.
(c) Canberra.
(d) Sydney.

5. To what did Bryson compare the Barossa Valley?
(a) California coast.
(b) Venice.
(c) Versailles.
(d) Garden of Eden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the local journalist who told Bryson about the Myall Creek incident?

2. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

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

4. For what did Bryson look when stopping for the night in the desert town of Hay?

5. Howe told Bryson about the _________________ that are always a danger in Australia.

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