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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.
(a) phones.
(b) pajamas.
(c) sushi.
(d) pornography.

2. What is the world's largest living thing located in Australia?
(a) The Lochness Monster.
(b) Yosemite.
(c) The Painted Desert.
(d) The Great Barrier Reef.

3. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?
(a) Less than 20,000.
(b) About 50,000.
(c) Over 30,000.
(d) At least 100,000.

4. What happened when Bryson fell asleep in the car?
(a) He tried to sleepwalk.
(b) He snored.
(c) He talked in his sleep.
(d) He drooled on himself.

5. What did early European explorers think Australia was?
(a) An island in the Indies.
(b) Central America.
(c) North America.
(d) South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

2. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.

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

4. At the Natural History Museum Bryson joined some young boys in ogling _______________ behind glass.

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

(see the answer key)

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