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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 name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?
(a) Australia Ltd.
(b) Indian Pacific.
(c) Kangaroo Ltd.
(d) Aborigine Express.

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

3. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.
(a) French.
(b) Vietnamese.
(c) German.
(d) Japanese.

4. What mesmerized Bryson while on the train?
(a) The stars at night.
(b) The blazing sun.
(c) The cloud formations.
(d) The glimmering track.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?

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

3. What did Captain Arthur Phillip bring with him to Australia in 1788?

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

5. What is commemorated in the Lambing Flat Museum?

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