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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.
(a) Blizzards and ice storms.
(b) A decade-long drought.
(c) Unrelenting rains.
(d) Tornadoes.

2. Bryson stated that if he lived in Australia he would constantly be looking for _______________.
(a) Pretty girls.
(b) Big hats.
(c) Crocodile snouts.
(d) Sunscreen.

3. What was the projected population of Aborigines at the time Bryson wrote this book?
(a) 25,000.
(b) 75,000.
(c) 60,000.
(d) 15 million.

4. What is the world's largest living thing located in Australia?
(a) The Lochness Monster.
(b) Yosemite.
(c) The Painted Desert.
(d) The Great Barrier Reef.

5. Where did Bryson and Hart take a day trip from Broken Hill?
(a) The mountains.
(b) The desert.
(c) The plateaus.
(d) The beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the population of Alice Springs when Bryson visited?

2. What was Bryson's favorite feature in Sydney?

3. What was Bryson's starting location?

4. What did Captain Arthur Phillip bring with him to Australia in 1788?

5. Who was the ranger that escorted the Howes and Bryson through the park?

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