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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Bryson characterize the yuppie town of Tanunda?
(a) Unremarkable.
(b) Breathtaking.
(c) Charming.
(d) Scintillating.

2. What is a common story is geologic history?
(a) Natural selection.
(b) Survival of the fittest.
(c) Formulated migration.
(d) Accidental migration.

3. For what is Canberra known?
(a) Suburban sprawl.
(b) Inner city regrowth.
(c) Urban planning.
(d) Downtown decay.

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

5. To which national park did the Howes take Bryson?
(a) Outback National Park.
(b) Cheviot National Park.
(c) Royal National Park.
(d) Alpine National Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did not let Bryson alone during his walk on Cheviot Beach?

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

3. What creature terrified Bryson in Australia?

4. Bryson is typical in his amazement of ________________ in Australia.

5. In what year did the Myall Creek incident occur?

(see the answer key)

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