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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of animals did Thomas Austin unleash to hunt for sport?
(a) Deer.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Turkeys.
(d) Foxes.

2. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?
(a) Photographer.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Botanist.
(d) Zoologist.

3. In what year did Melbourne host the Olympics?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1972.
(c) 2000.
(d) 1956.

4. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?
(a) All of these.
(b) The founding of Sydney.
(c) The planning and building of Canberra.
(d) The Australian gold rush.

5. Who is Alan Howe's wife?
(a) Camilla Edson.
(b) Carmel Egan.
(c) Cheryl Edwards.
(d) Carrie Easton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson's favorite spots in each city he visited were museums and ____________.

2. What is a common story is geologic history?

3. What did Bryson do during the daylight hours on his visits to each city?

4. Where did Bryson and Sherwin's ferry dock?

5. Where did Bryson go after leaving Sydney again?

(see the answer key)

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