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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.
(a) Sydney.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Roundabout Bay.
(d) Circular Quay.

2. What is the name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?
(a) Indian Pacific.
(b) Australia Ltd.
(c) Aborigine Express.
(d) Kangaroo Ltd.

3. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1866.
(c) 1912.
(d) 1899.

4. In what city did Bryson and Sherwin have to wait out a monsoon?
(a) Cairns.
(b) Canberra.
(c) Brisbane.
(d) Sydney.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?

2. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.

3. At one time how may Allied troops were in holding in Alice Springs?

4. What did Bryson agree to while having a bit too much to drink at a pub in Daly Waters?

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

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