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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what did Bryson compare the Barossa Valley?
(a) California coast.
(b) Versailles.
(c) Garden of Eden.
(d) Venice.

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

3. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?
(a) Blue Mountains.
(b) Hardy Mountains.
(c) Cook Mountains.
(d) Humpback Mountains.

4. Bryson wrote that the difference between Canberra and Adelaide is that Canberra is a city built in a park, whereas Adelaide is __________________________.
(a) A city filled with parks.
(b) A plateau of perfection.
(c) A shining city on a hill.
(d) A glittering gem.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?

3. What did Bryson and Hart do that most Australians never do?

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

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

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