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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Perth Bryson encountered an echidna which is related to _________________.
(a) the duck-billed platypus.
(b) the Stegosaurus.
(c) coyotes.
(d) koalas.

2. In what year did Bryson first visit Melbourne?
(a) 2002.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1992.
(d) 1997.

3. What is the gambling casino where Carmel took Bryson?
(a) Brittannia Casino.
(b) Royal Casino.
(c) Crown Casino.
(d) Gold Dust Casino.

4. Bryson was often _____________ in the natural environments of Australia.
(a) Heroic.
(b) Exploratory.
(c) Squeamish.
(d) Brave.

5. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?
(a) Blue Mountains.
(b) Humpback Mountains.
(c) Hardy Mountains.
(d) Cook Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lang Hancock once claimed that his land had more ______________ than the U.S. and Canada combined.

2. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.

3. What was the population of Alice Springs when Bryson visited?

4. How fast can the Australian brushfires move?

5. What sport did Bryson make fun of in the book?

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