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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. How did Bryson and Sherwin get a great view of the Great Barrier Reef?

2. With what did Bryson dry off after snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef?

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

4. Where did Bryson and Sherwin's ferry dock?

5. What is the Alice Springs School of Air?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the tragedy of the Aborigine children that Bryson related in his book?

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

3. What did Bryson learn from a journalist about the Myall Creek incident and how it is not even noted by most people?

4. How does the reader know that Bryson had a good time with his friends Alan Howe and Carmel Egan?

5. How did Bryson wistfully end this book?

6. Describe the Devils Marbles.

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

8. What information did Bryson provide about how Australia came to be populated?

9. Describe the miserable time that Bryson and Sherwin had in the city of Darwin.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Bryson's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in this book.

Essay Topic 2

Create a "character" sketch of the city of Adelaide. 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 Adelaide? xplain.

Essay Topic 3

What was Bryson's typical daily itinerary when he reached a city? Plot out a typical day. What were finite elements in Bryson's days? What variables entered into Bryson's schedule? Do you think this was a smart way to plan his time? Explain.

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