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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What country is this book about?
(a) Australia.
(b) Japan.
(c) England.
(d) Portugal.

3. What was Bryson's favorite feature in Sydney?
(a) The Sydney Zoo.
(b) The Harbour Bridge.
(c) The Aboriginal Museum.
(d) The Opera House.

4. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?
(a) A nature preserve.
(b) A maritime center.
(c) A school.
(d) A prison colony.

5. Who was the British lieutenant who arrived in Australia in 1770?
(a) James Lyburn.
(b) James Hall.
(c) James Ashley.
(d) James Cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?

2. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?

3. What was Bryson's destination city?

4. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.

5. What was Bryson's starting location?

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