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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the Natural History Museum Bryson joined some young boys in ogling _______________ behind glass.
(a) monkeys.
(b) lethal snakes.
(c) koala bears.
(d) sharks.

3. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?
(a) The founding of Sydney.
(b) All of these.
(c) The Australian gold rush.
(d) The planning and building of Canberra.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?

2. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.

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

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

5. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?

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