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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the capital of Australia?
(a) Perth.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Canberra.
(d) Melbourne.

3. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?
(a) By horseback.
(b) By bus.
(c) By car.
(d) By railroad.

4. What is Bryson's traveling companion's name?
(a) Terence Ray Hardin.
(b) Tori Rae Hardesty.
(c) Trevor Ray Hart.
(d) Trevor Ray Hurt.

5. What sport did Bryson make fun of in the book?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Rugby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bryson characterize the yuppie town of Tanunda?

2. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?

3. It is unusual that Australia gets such little Western media coverage because ___________________.

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

5. What creature terrified Bryson in Australia?

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