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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?
(a) Conversational.
(b) Casual.
(c) Witty.
(d) All of these.

2. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?
(a) Albert Barkley.
(b) Charles Bankson.
(c) Frederick Banks.
(d) Joseph Banks.

3. Who was the British lieutenant who arrived in Australia in 1770?
(a) James Hall.
(b) James Ashley.
(c) James Lyburn.
(d) James Cook.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bryson plan to travel across the continent?

2. What was Bryson's destination city?

3. What was Bryson's starting location?

4. What happened when Bryson fell asleep in the car?

5. Which of the following describes the Barossa Valley?

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