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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 did Captain Arthur Phillip bring with him to Australia in 1788?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Children.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Monkeys.

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

3. Which of the following did Bryson do while visiting Sydney?
(a) Visited a local club.
(b) Attempted to boogie board.
(c) Went to the beach.
(d) All of these.

4. What sport did Bryson make fun of in the book?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Croquet.
(d) Soccer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?

2. How did Bryson characterize the yuppie town of Tanunda?

3. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Adelaide?

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

5. The Spriggina Fossil is said to be a possible explanation for the sudden explosion of life in the ____________ period.

(see the answer key)

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