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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson found that although Australians are amiable, they also display ________________.
(a) An arrogant attitude.
(b) A superior attitude.
(c) A self-critical attitude.
(d) A defeatist attitude.

2. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?
(a) Botanist.
(b) Zoologist.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Naturalist.

3. The town of Cowra is famous for a mass breakout of ____________ prisoners during World War II.
(a) Japanese.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Vietnamese.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the largest city in Australia?

2. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.

3. Which of the following describes the tone of Bryson's writing?

4. Captain Phillip anchored in the harbor now known as __________________.

5. What country is this book about?

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