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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

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) Quaternary.
(c) Cambrian.
(d) Jurassic.

2. For what did Bryson look when stopping for the night in the desert town of Hay?
(a) Koala bears.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Kangaroos.
(d) Aborigines.

3. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?
(a) Joseph Banks.
(b) Albert Barkley.
(c) Frederick Banks.
(d) Charles Bankson.

4. What is Bryson's traveling companion's name?
(a) Terence Ray Hardin.
(b) Tori Rae Hardesty.
(c) Trevor Ray Hart.
(d) Trevor Ray Hurt.

5. What sport did Bryson hear broadcast on the car radio?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

2. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?

3. Early European explorers thought Australia was the size of __________________.

4. Bryson found that although Australians are amiable, they also display ________________.

5. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.

(see the answer key)

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