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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 people lived in Canberra at the time Bryson wrote this book?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 1,000,000.
(c) 330,000.
(d) 500,000.

2. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?
(a) The dining car.
(b) The caboose.
(c) The locomotive.
(d) The sleeping berth.

3. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.
(a) The Gold Coast.
(b) Boomerang Coast.
(c) Aborigine Plains.
(d) Great Barrier Reef.

4. When did Australia establish rules of citizenship for people born in Australia?
(a) 1870s.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1850s.
(d) 1950s.

5. What country is this book about?
(a) Japan.
(b) Australia.
(c) England.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?

2. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?

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

4. What was Bryson's starting location?

5. What happened when Bryson drank too much in a pub?

(see the answer key)

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