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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1866.
(d) 1899.

2. Bryson's favorite spots in each city he visited were museums and ____________.
(a) Schools.
(b) Bookstores.
(c) Theaters.
(d) Churches.

3. In what part of America did Bryson live at the time he visited Australia?
(a) Southwest.
(b) Northwest.
(c) New England.
(d) California.

4. About which of the following did Bryson warn Sherwin?
(a) All of these.
(b) Jellyfish attacks.
(c) Saltwater crocodile attacks.
(d) Deadly animal attacks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?

2. How many cats were said to be roaming Australia at the time Bryson wrote this book?

3. What is the second largest city in Australia?

4. What is the world's largest living thing located in Australia?

5. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?

(see the answer key)

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