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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.
(a) Tornadoes.
(b) Unrelenting rains.
(c) Blizzards and ice storms.
(d) A decade-long drought.

3. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?
(a) Kangaroos.
(b) Aborigines.
(c) The "real" Australia.
(d) Koala bears.

4. Where did Bryson go at night to make notes about his day's activities?
(a) A library.
(b) A pub.
(c) An Internet cafe.
(d) His hotel room.

5. Bryson found that although Australians are amiable, they also display ________________.
(a) A self-critical attitude.
(b) An arrogant attitude.
(c) A defeatist attitude.
(d) A superior attitude.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was Bryson's destination city?

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

5. Where did Bryson and Hart take a day trip from Broken Hill?

(see the answer key)

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