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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 Bryson do during the daylight hours on his visits to each city?
(a) Walked the commercial and residential areas.
(b) Made phone calls home.
(c) Typed his notes.
(d) Interviewed local people.

2. What is the first thing Bryson did when arriving in a new city?
(a) Rented a car.
(b) Picked up his luggage.
(c) Called his wife.
(d) Got a hotel room.

3. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?
(a) Witty.
(b) All of these.
(c) Casual.
(d) Conversational.

4. What is the largest city in Australia?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Canberra.
(c) Adelaide.
(d) Brisbane.

5. Bryson was intrigued by a sign announcing _____________________.
(a) The world's smallest horse.
(b) The world's tiniest man.
(c) The world's biggest lobster.
(d) The world's hairiest woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nullarbor?

2. What is the location where Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt was lost in 1967?

3. When did Australia establish rules of citizenship for people born in Australia?

4. Where had Thomas Austin released his rabbits to horrendous consequences?

5. To what did Bryson compare the Barossa Valley?

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