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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. Which of the following is true of the Myall Creek incident?

2. Howe told Bryson about the _________________ that are always a danger in Australia.

3. About which of the following did Bryson warn Sherwin?

4. Unfortunately, what was not uncommon throughout Australia's history?

5. What famous site did Bryson and Sherwin see in the town of Daly Waters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Devils Marbles.

2. What famous tree did Bryson and Sherwin see in the town of Daly Waters?

3. What was unique about the worms Bryson saw in a small museum?

4. What unusual trees are important to Australia and where did Bryson walk among the tree tops?

5. Other than dangerous animals, what is an ever-constant threat to Australia's environment?

6. Describe how Bryson and Sherwin seemed to enjoy each other's company on their trip.

7. For what is Alice Springs best known?

8. What is the story of the plane called Kookaburra and its role in the search for aviation legend Charles Kingsford Smith?

9. To what does Perth owe much of its prosperity and who was one of its most prominent citizens and businessmen?

10. What did Bryson report about the indiscriminate murder of Aborigines and the Myall Creek incident in particular?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is the irony of Bryon's statement that most people know shockingly little about? Do you think Bryson had hopes of changing this situation by writing about his trips to Australia? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title--IN A SUNBURNED COUNTRY. Why did Bryson choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Why was the book titled DOWN UNDER in its British release? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?

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