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

2. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?
(a) Conversational.
(b) Casual.
(c) All of these.
(d) Witty.

3. What did Bryson and Hart do that most Australians never do?
(a) Hiked the desert.
(b) Swam with sharks.
(c) Traveled the whole length of the country.
(d) Ate with Aborigines.

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 has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?
(a) Kangaroos.
(b) The "real" Australia.
(c) Aborigines.
(d) Koala bears.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people lived in Canberra at the time Bryson wrote this book?

2. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?

3. What country is this book about?

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

5. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?

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