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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.
(a) Unrelenting rains.
(b) A decade-long drought.
(c) Blizzards and ice storms.
(d) Tornadoes.

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

3. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?
(a) A school.
(b) A nature preserve.
(c) A prison colony.
(d) A maritime center.

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

5. Which of the following did Bryson do while visiting Sydney?
(a) All of these.
(b) Attempted to boogie board.
(c) Visited a local club.
(d) Went to the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

2. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.

3. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.

4. What is the first thing Bryson did when arriving in a new city?

5. What country is this book about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What national tragedy and embarrassment occurred at Cheviot Beach in 1967?

2. Explain why the 1950s saw a boom in Australia's population.

3. What did early European explorers think Australia was when they saw it or landed on it?

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney and what was Bryson's personal favorite?

5. For what is Sydney's Circular Quay most famous?

6. On what did Bryson tend to focus on while walking through Sydney and Canberra?

7. What fun did Bryson have with the world's biggest lobster?

8. To what did Bryson compare the lush Barossa Valley?

9. Describe Bryson's trek through desolate land from Canberra to Adelaide.

10. How did Bryson blend history and current interest in this book?

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