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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Bryson first visit Melbourne?
(a) 1992.
(b) 2002.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1997.

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

3. Where had Thomas Austin released his rabbits to horrendous consequences?
(a) Winchelsea.
(b) Squirechelsea.
(c) Royalchelsea.
(d) Wattchelsea.

4. Who did Bryson meet up with in Melbourne?
(a) Alan Howe.
(b) Art Harrison.
(c) Alfred Howe.
(d) Albert Howell.

5. What was Bryson's starting location?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Perth.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Adelaide.

Short Answer Questions

1. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.

2. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Canberra?

3. To what did Bryson compare the Barossa Valley?

4. Bryson found that although Australians are amiable, they also display ________________.

5. What country is this book about?

(see the answer key)

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