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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is commemorated in the Lambing Flat Museum?
(a) The Australian sheep industry.
(b) The Australian gold rush.
(c) Australian children's authors.
(d) The Australian ranchers association.

3. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Roundabout Bay.
(c) Sydney.
(d) Circular Quay.

4. What country is this book about?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Japan.
(c) Australia.
(d) England.

5. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.
(a) phones.
(b) pajamas.
(c) pornography.
(d) sushi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why had Bill Bryson been to Australia in the past?

2. Which of the following did Bryson do while visiting Sydney?

3. How many specimens of plants and small animals did Banks collect while in Australia?

4. What is the capital of Australia?

5. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?

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