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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the mountain range that lies to the west of Sydney?
(a) Blue Mountains.
(b) Humpback Mountains.
(c) Hardy Mountains.
(d) Cook Mountains.

2. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.
(a) Asians.
(b) Africans.
(c) Americans.
(d) Europeans.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the largest city in Australia?

3. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?

4. How much do most people know about Australia?

5. What is the second largest city in Australia?

(see the answer key)

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