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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the initial peopling of the Australian continent?
(a) 15,000 - 30,000 years ago.
(b) 60,000 - 70,000 years ago.
(c) One million years ago.
(d) 45,000 - 60,000 years ago.

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

3. Who did Bryson meet up with in Melbourne?
(a) Alan Howe.
(b) Art Harrison.
(c) Albert Howell.
(d) Alfred Howe.

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

5. What do Australians call the North Coast?
(a) The head.
(b) The hat.
(c) The topside.
(d) The crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bryson's traveling companion's name?

2. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?

3. Residents of the city of Adelaide quite frequently mentioned the city's __________.

4. About which of the following did Bryson warn Sherwin?

5. What is Nullarbor?

(see the answer key)

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