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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) All of these.
(b) Conversational.
(c) Casual.
(d) Witty.

2. What was the name of Lt. James Cook's ship?
(a) HMS Enterprise.
(b) HMS Pinafore.
(c) HMS Brittannia
(d) HMS Endeavor.

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

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney?
(a) The statue of Captain Cook.
(b) The Opera House.
(c) The Sydney Harbor.
(d) The Sydney Zoo.

5. What happened when Bryson fell asleep in the car?
(a) He talked in his sleep.
(b) He snored.
(c) He tried to sleepwalk.
(d) He drooled on himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bryson's starting location?

2. What is the name of the first town where Bryson stopped on his train ride?

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

4. Who was the British lieutenant who arrived in Australia in 1770?

5. What is the name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?

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