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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bryson's traveling companion's name?
(a) Trevor Ray Hart.
(b) Trevor Ray Hurt.
(c) Tori Rae Hardesty.
(d) Terence Ray Hardin.

2. What did not let Bryson alone during his walk on Cheviot Beach?
(a) Flies.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Reporters.
(d) Tourists.

3. Australia is the habit of ____________________ than anywhere else in the world.
(a) more birds.
(b) more deadly creatures.
(c) more jaguars.
(d) more horses.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The waters off the coast of Victoria are best known for _____________.

2. Who is Alan Howe's wife?

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

4. What is the capital of Australia?

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

(see the answer key)

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