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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?
(a) Less than 20,000.
(b) Over 30,000.
(c) About 50,000.
(d) At least 100,000.

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

3. Early European explorers thought Australia was the size of __________________.
(a) Barbados.
(b) Fiji.
(c) The Bahamas.
(d) New Guinea.

4. Why did Bryson visit Melbourne the first time?
(a) Writer's Festival.
(b) Vacation.
(c) Family reunion.
(d) Book research.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the capital of Australia?

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

3. What is Nullarbor?

4. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.

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

(see the answer key)

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