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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?
(a) Casual.
(b) Witty.
(c) All of these.
(d) Conversational.

2. Australia is the habit of ____________________ than anywhere else in the world.
(a) more deadly creatures.
(b) more jaguars.
(c) more horses.
(d) more birds.

3. For what is Canberra known?
(a) Suburban sprawl.
(b) Urban planning.
(c) Downtown decay.
(d) Inner city regrowth.

4. What did Bryson and Hart do that most Australians never do?
(a) Swam with sharks.
(b) Hiked the desert.
(c) Traveled the whole length of the country.
(d) Ate with Aborigines.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bryson's destination city?

2. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?

3. What mesmerized Bryson while on the train?

4. What is the capital of Australia?

5. Why had Bill Bryson been to Australia in the past?

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