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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much press coverage does Australia get in Western media?
(a) More than most other countries.
(b) An excessive amount compared to other countries.
(c) None at all.
(d) Much less than most other countries.

3. For what did Bryson look when stopping for the night in the desert town of Hay?
(a) Koala bears.
(b) Kangaroos.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Aborigines.

4. Bryson stated that if he lived in Australia he would constantly be looking for _______________.
(a) Pretty girls.
(b) Crocodile snouts.
(c) Sunscreen.
(d) Big hats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bryson's starting location?

2. What had Bryson hoped to see in the South Australia Museum?

3. What is Nullarbor?

4. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?

5. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.

(see the answer key)

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