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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Bryson characterize the yuppie town of Tanunda?
(a) Charming.
(b) Breathtaking.
(c) Unremarkable.
(d) Scintillating.

2. Which of the following did Bryson do while visiting Sydney?
(a) Visited a local club.
(b) All of these.
(c) Went to the beach.
(d) Attempted to boogie board.

3. Bryson was often _____________ in the natural environments of Australia.
(a) Squeamish.
(b) Heroic.
(c) Exploratory.
(d) Brave.

4. Which of the following describes the Barossa Valley?
(a) Lush.
(b) Verdant.
(c) Green.
(d) All of these.

5. The devastation of vegetation by Austin's rabbits was followed by ________________.
(a) Unrelenting rains.
(b) A decade-long drought.
(c) Blizzards and ice storms.
(d) Tornadoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?

2. The Spriggina Fossil is said to be a possible explanation for the sudden explosion of life in the ____________ period.

3. What did early European explorers think Australia was?

4. What is Trevor Ray Hart's profession?

5. To what did Bryson compare the Barossa Valley?

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