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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) Conversational.
(b) All of these.
(c) Casual.
(d) Witty.

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

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

4. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?
(a) About 50,000.
(b) At least 100,000.
(c) Over 30,000.
(d) Less than 20,000.

5. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?
(a) Cook Mountains.
(b) Humpback Mountains.
(c) Blue Mountains.
(d) Hardy Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is this book about?

2. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

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

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

5. What is Bryson's traveling companion's name?

(see the answer key)

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