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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Bryson see at Surfer's Paradise?
(a) Beach.
(b) Chain hotels.
(c) All of these.
(d) Shopping centers.

2. Why did Bryson visit Melbourne the first time?
(a) Book research.
(b) Family reunion.
(c) Writer's Festival.
(d) Vacation.

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

4. During their trip Bryson and Sherwin explored during the day and ____________ at night.
(a) Slept.
(b) Wrote letters.
(c) Made phone calls.
(d) Drank.

5. At one time how may Allied troops were in holding in Alice Springs?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 27,000.
(c) 100,000.
(d) 500,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the ranger that escorted the Howes and Bryson through the park?

2. Why had Bill Bryson been to Australia in the past?

3. What is the name of the cyclone that devastated the town of Darwin in 1974?

4. Which of the following did Bryson do while visiting Sydney?

5. Unfortunately, what was not uncommon throughout Australia's history?

(see the answer key)

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