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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?
(a) The locomotive.
(b) The dining car.
(c) The caboose.
(d) The sleeping berth.

2. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?
(a) The Capitol.
(b) The House of Parliament.
(c) Australia House of Representatives.
(d) The House of Regents.

3. How much do most people know about Australia?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Just trivia points.
(c) Shockingly little.
(d) Enough to get by.

4. Which of the following did Bryson do while visiting Sydney?
(a) All of these.
(b) Went to the beach.
(c) Attempted to boogie board.
(d) Visited a local club.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.

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

4. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?

5. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?

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