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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Bryson characterize the yuppie town of Tanunda?
(a) Unremarkable.
(b) Scintillating.
(c) Charming.
(d) Breathtaking.

2. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?
(a) The Australian gold rush.
(b) All of these.
(c) The planning and building of Canberra.
(d) The founding of Sydney.

3. Australian people seemed to Bryson to be obsessed with comparing their _____________ with others.
(a) Sports.
(b) Country.
(c) Kids.
(d) Government.

4. What was Bryson's destination city?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Perth.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Adelaide.

5. Which of the following describes the Barossa Valley?
(a) Green.
(b) All of these.
(c) Lush.
(d) Verdant.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is unusual that Australia gets such little Western media coverage because ___________________.

2. What was Bryson's favorite feature in Sydney?

3. What is the second largest city in Australia?

4. Bryson's favorite spots in each city he visited were museums and ____________.

5. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?

(see the answer key)

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