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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sport did Bryson make fun of in the book?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Cricket.

2. What creature terrified Bryson in Australia?
(a) Alligators.
(b) Tasmanian devils.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Sharks.

3. Bryson stated that if he lived in Australia he would constantly be looking for _______________.
(a) Crocodile snouts.
(b) Big hats.
(c) Sunscreen.
(d) Pretty girls.

4. Where did Bryson and Sherwin's ferry dock?
(a) Agincourt Reef.
(b) Seabreeze Reef.
(c) Coral Reef.
(d) Smithson Reef.

5. What fascinated Bryson the most on his trip to Australia?
(a) The Great Barrier Reef.
(b) Australian beer.
(c) Kangaroos.
(d) Ayers Rock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following fascinated Bryson during his trip to Australia?

2. How many Aborigines were living on the continent by the time the Europeans arrived to colonize Australia?

3. Why did Bryson visit Melbourne the first time?

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?

5. Bryson wrote that the difference between Canberra and Adelaide is that Canberra is a city built in a park, whereas Adelaide is __________________________.

(see the answer key)

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