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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 listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.
(a) Europeans.
(b) Africans.
(c) Asians.
(d) Americans.

2. What is the capital of Australia?
(a) Melbourne.
(b) Perth.
(c) Sydney.
(d) Canberra.

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

4. It is unusual that Australia gets such little Western media coverage because ___________________.
(a) because the country is so big.
(b) people are fascinated with kangaroos.
(c) there are a lot of celebrities there.
(d) it is one of the world's most unique places.

5. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?
(a) Albert Barkley.
(b) Frederick Banks.
(c) Charles Bankson.
(d) Joseph Banks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is commemorated in the Lambing Flat Museum?

2. What country is this book about?

3. Australia is the habit of ____________________ than anywhere else in the world.

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

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

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