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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson found that although Australians are amiable, they also display ________________.
(a) An arrogant attitude.
(b) A self-critical attitude.
(c) A superior attitude.
(d) A defeatist attitude.

2. What did Captain Arthur Phillip bring with him to Australia in 1788?
(a) Children.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Coffee.

3. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?
(a) New England.
(b) New Holland.
(c) New Germany.
(d) New Italy.

4. What mesmerized Bryson while on the train?
(a) The cloud formations.
(b) The blazing sun.
(c) The stars at night.
(d) The glimmering track.

5. What is the name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?
(a) Indian Pacific.
(b) Kangaroo Ltd.
(c) Australia Ltd.
(d) Aborigine Express.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?

2. What type of animals did Thomas Austin unleash to hunt for sport?

3. Bryson stated that if he lived in Australia he would constantly be looking for _______________.

4. At the Natural History Museum Bryson joined some young boys in ogling _______________ behind glass.

5. What is the world's largest living thing located in Australia?

(see the answer key)

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