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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much do most people know about Australia?
(a) Shockingly little.
(b) Just trivia points.
(c) Enough to get by.
(d) Nothing.

3. For what is Canberra known?
(a) Downtown decay.
(b) Inner city regrowth.
(c) Suburban sprawl.
(d) Urban planning.

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

5. The waters off the coast of Victoria are best known for _____________.
(a) Shipwrecks.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Lobsters.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gambling casino where Carmel took Bryson?

2. What did early European explorers think Australia was?

3. Australian people seemed to Bryson to be obsessed with comparing their _____________ with others.

4. What is the second largest city in Australia?

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

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