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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1866.

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

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

4. What was Bryson's destination city?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Melbourne.
(c) Adelaide.
(d) Perth.

5. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?
(a) The House of Parliament.
(b) The House of Regents.
(c) The Capitol.
(d) Australia House of Representatives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Early European explorers thought Australia was the size of __________________.

3. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

5. Where did Bryson and Hart take a day trip from Broken Hill?

(see the answer key)

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