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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bryson wrote that the difference between Canberra and Adelaide is that Canberra is a city built in a park, whereas Adelaide is __________________________.
(a) A shining city on a hill.
(b) A glittering gem.
(c) A plateau of perfection.
(d) A city filled with parks.

2. What happened when Bryson drank too much in a pub?
(a) He bought drinks for everybody.
(b) His notes are scrawled.
(c) He make transcontinental phone calls.
(d) He made lots of new friends.

3. The waters off the coast of Victoria are best known for _____________.
(a) Pirates.
(b) Gold.
(c) Shipwrecks.
(d) Lobsters.

4. Who is the local journalist who told Bryson about the Myall Creek incident?
(a) Paulette Smith.
(b) Patricia Smith.
(c) Pamela Hall.
(d) Paula Jones.

5. With what did Bryson dry off after snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef?
(a) His pants.
(b) A big palm.
(c) Sherwin's shirt.
(d) A beach towel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bryson and Sherwin get a great view of the Great Barrier Reef?

2. What museum did Carmel take Bryson to visit?

3. What was Bryson's destination after leaving Canberra?

4. Bryson is typical in his amazement of ________________ in Australia.

5. Bryson's favorite spots in each city he visited were museums and ____________.

(see the answer key)

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