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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the ranger that escorted the Howes and Bryson through the park?
(a) Bob Bryan.
(b) Charles Weston.
(c) Ron Riley.
(d) Skip Murphy.

2. What is the name of the cyclone that devastated the town of Darwin in 1974?
(a) Tracy.
(b) Terry.
(c) Tara.
(d) Tammy.

3. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Adelaide?
(a) Melbourne.
(b) Brisbane.
(c) Perth.
(d) Sydney.

4. It is unusual that Australia gets such little Western media coverage because ___________________.
(a) people are fascinated with kangaroos.
(b) because the country is so big.
(c) there are a lot of celebrities there.
(d) it is one of the world's most unique places.

5. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.
(a) pajamas.
(b) pornography.
(c) sushi.
(d) phones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of creature was featured in small museum Bryson stopped at on the way back to Melbourne?

2. What is the capital of Australia?

3. The waters off the coast of Victoria are best known for _____________.

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

5. Who was the journalist who exposed the Myall Creek incident?

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