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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much press coverage does Australia get in Western media?
(a) None at all.
(b) An excessive amount compared to other countries.
(c) More than most other countries.
(d) Much less than most other countries.

2. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?
(a) Botanist.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Zoologist.
(d) Photographer.

3. What is the name of the first town where Bryson stopped on his train ride?
(a) Blueberry Hill.
(b) Broken Hill.
(c) Cracked Hill.
(d) Zig Zag Hill.

4. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?
(a) By horseback.
(b) By railroad.
(c) By car.
(d) By bus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.

2. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

3. What is the name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?

4. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.

5. How many people lived in Canberra at the time Bryson wrote this book?

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