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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson stated that if he lived in Australia he would constantly be looking for _______________.

2. When did Australia establish rules of citizenship for people born in Australia?

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

4. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Canberra?

5. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Bryson spend his first day in Sydney?

3. What was Bryson's standard itinerary while visiting cities and towns?

4. How did Bryson find Adelaide to be in spite of what the locals said about it?

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

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

7. What two venues had Bryson wanted to visit in Adelaide but could not?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a "character" sketch of the city of Perth. What personality shines through for you for this city? Did Bryson make you want to learn more and perhaps visit one day? What would you most like to see? What is the one fact or interesting feature that you can recall about Perth? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a "character" sketch of the city of Sydney. What personality shines through for you for this city? Did Bryson make you want to learn more and perhaps visit one day? What would you most like to see? What is the one fact or interesting feature that you can recall about Sydney? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Bryson is masterful at crafting literary descriptions for his readers. Choose a paragraph from the book which you find especially descriptive. How do you think Bryson was able to craft it the way he did? What is so appealing to you about the passage? Explain.

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