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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.
(a) Boomerang Coast.
(b) Aborigine Plains.
(c) Great Barrier Reef.
(d) The Gold Coast.

2. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Roundabout Bay.
(d) Circular Quay.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.

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

4. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?

5. What was Bryson's favorite feature in Sydney?

(see the answer key)

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