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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the journalist who exposed the Myall Creek incident?
(a) James Ashley Hall.
(b) Clayton Ashley Hall.
(c) Edward Smith Hall.
(d) Frederick Smith Hall.

2. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Adelaide?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Brisbane.
(c) Perth.
(d) Melbourne.

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

4. Who was the British lieutenant who arrived in Australia in 1770?
(a) James Lyburn.
(b) James Hall.
(c) James Cook.
(d) James Ashley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Captain Cook first lay eyes on Australia?

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

3. What was the projected population of Aborigines at the time Bryson wrote this book?

4. About which of the following did Bryson warn Sherwin?

5. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

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