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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Bryson's favorite feature in Sydney?
(a) The Harbour Bridge.
(b) The Aboriginal Museum.
(c) The Opera House.
(d) The Sydney Zoo.

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

3. Why had Bill Bryson been to Australia in the past?
(a) For book tours.
(b) For class trips.
(c) For research trips.
(d) For family reunions.

4. How many people lived in Canberra at the time Bryson wrote this book?
(a) 1,000,000.
(b) 500,000.
(c) 330,000.
(d) 250,000.

5. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?
(a) The Sydney Zoo.
(b) The Sydney Harbor.
(c) The statue of Captain Cook.
(d) The Opera House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?

2. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?

3. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.

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

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

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