In a Sunburned Country Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Bill Bryson
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In a Sunburned Country Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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

2. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.
(a) sushi.
(b) phones.
(c) pornography.
(d) pajamas.

3. What country is this book about?
(a) Japan.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Australia.
(d) England.

4. What was the name of Lt. James Cook's ship?
(a) HMS Enterprise.
(b) HMS Pinafore.
(c) HMS Brittannia
(d) HMS Endeavor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?

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

3. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.

4. What did Bryson and Hart do that most Australians never do?

5. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

(see the answer key)

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