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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. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?
(a) The founding of Sydney.
(b) The planning and building of Canberra.
(c) The Australian gold rush.
(d) All of these.

2. What type of animals did Thomas Austin unleash to hunt for sport?
(a) Turkeys.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Deer.
(d) Foxes.

3. Australia is the habit of ____________________ than anywhere else in the world.
(a) more deadly creatures.
(b) more horses.
(c) more birds.
(d) more jaguars.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What museum did Carmel take Bryson to visit?

2. How many people lived in Canberra at the time Bryson wrote this book?

3. How much press coverage does Australia get in Western media?

4. For what did Bryson look when stopping for the night in the desert town of Hay?

5. Which of the following describes the Barossa Valley?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What self deprecating behavior of Adelaide residents bothered Bryson?

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

4. Who joined Bryson for the first leg of his journey and what was their first stop?

5. What did Bryson claim to have done that few Australians have ever done?

6. Who was James Cook and when did he set foot in Australia?

7. What makes Australia one of the world's most unique places?

8. Why did Bryson find the sport of cricket somewhat amusing?

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

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

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