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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much do most people know about Australia?
(a) Just trivia points.
(b) Shockingly little.
(c) Enough to get by.
(d) Nothing.

3. 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.

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

5. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?
(a) New Holland.
(b) New Germany.
(c) New England.
(d) New Italy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?

3. What is the name of the first town where Bryson stopped on his train ride?

4. What happened when Bryson fell asleep in the car?

5. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

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