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

2. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?
(a) Charles Bankson.
(b) Albert Barkley.
(c) Frederick Banks.
(d) Joseph Banks.

3. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.
(a) Asians.
(b) Americans.
(c) Africans.
(d) Europeans.

4. What is Nullarbor?
(a) A dead tree.
(b) A soda.
(c) A flat, red desert.
(d) An Aborigine male.

5. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?
(a) A school.
(b) A nature preserve.
(c) A maritime center.
(d) A prison colony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the British lieutenant who arrived in Australia in 1770?

2. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?

3. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

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

5. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

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