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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Bryson hoped to see in the South Australia Museum?
(a) Captain Cook's sword.
(b) A coral display.
(c) The Tasmanian Devil.
(d) The Spriggina Fossil.

2. What country is this book about?
(a) England.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Japan.
(d) Australia.

3. What sport did Bryson make fun of in the book?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Soccer.

4. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.
(a) German.
(b) Vietnamese.
(c) Japanese.
(d) French.

5. What is commemorated in the Lambing Flat Museum?
(a) The Australian gold rush.
(b) Australian children's authors.
(c) The Australian ranchers association.
(d) The Australian sheep industry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.

2. How much do most people know about Australia?

3. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Canberra?

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

5. What sport did Bryson hear broadcast on the car radio?

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