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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Bryson and Sherwin get a great view of the Great Barrier Reef?
(a) From the ferry.
(b) From a helicopter.
(c) With binoculars.
(d) In a semi-submersible boat.

3. What did Bryson agree to while having a bit too much to drink at a pub in Daly Waters?
(a) A naked dance on the beach at midnight.
(b) Free meals for Sherwin for a month.
(c) A new car for Sherwin.
(d) A month-long house swap with a Korean couple.

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

5. Bryston stated that when he leaves Australia it will almost be like Australia _____________________.
(a) Will be burned on his brain.
(b) Travels with him.
(c) Ceased to exist.
(d) Will call him back.

6. What town did Bryson and Sherwin visit on the North Coast?
(a) Edson.
(b) Darwin.
(c) Brisbane.
(d) Melbourne.

7. In what type of country does the city of Daintree sit?
(a) Plains.
(b) Tropical forest.
(c) Metropolitan.
(d) Desert.

8. According to Bryson, Australia's interior is _________________.
(a) Exciting.
(b) Desolate.
(c) Wet.
(d) Spectacular.

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

10. Where was Alan Howe's country house located?
(a) King Valley.
(b) Koala Valley.
(c) Kangaroo Gulch.
(d) Keane Station.

11. Lang Hancock once claimed that his land had more ______________ than the U.S. and Canada combined.
(a) Gold.
(b) Iron ore.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Silver.

12. How fast can the Australian brushfires move?
(a) 30 mph.
(b) 100 mph.
(c) 55 mph.
(d) 15 mph.

13. With what did Bryson dry off after snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef?
(a) A beach towel.
(b) Sherwin's shirt.
(c) A big palm.
(d) His pants.

14. Which of the following fascinated Bryson during his trip to Australia?
(a) Culture.
(b) Geography.
(c) All of these.
(d) History.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Captain Cook first lay eyes on Australia?

2. For what is Myall Creek famous?

3. Where did Bryson go after leaving Sydney again?

4. What is Bryson's tone in the last two chapters of this book?

5. What is the only large city on Australia's west coast?

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