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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what part of America did Bryson live at the time he visited Australia?
(a) Northwest.
(b) California.
(c) New England.
(d) Southwest.

2. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?
(a) The House of Regents.
(b) Australia House of Representatives.
(c) The Capitol.
(d) The House of Parliament.

3. For what did Bryson look when stopping for the night in the desert town of Hay?
(a) Aborigines.
(b) Koala bears.
(c) Kangaroos.
(d) Snakes.

4. Where did Bryson and Hart take a day trip from Broken Hill?
(a) The desert.
(b) The plateaus.
(c) The mountains.
(d) The beach.

5. For what is Canberra known?
(a) Inner city regrowth.
(b) Downtown decay.
(c) Urban planning.
(d) Suburban sprawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did early European explorers think Australia was?

2. What was the Myall Creek incident?

3. The waters off the coast of Victoria are best known for _____________.

4. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?

5. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.

(see the answer key)

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