1. Who was the journalist who exposed the Myall Creek incident?
(a) Frederick Smith Hall.
(b) Clayton Ashley Hall.
(c) James Ashley Hall.
(d) Edward Smith Hall.

2. What is commemorated in the Lambing Flat Museum?
(a) The Australian sheep industry.
(b) The Australian gold rush.
(c) Australian children's authors.
(d) The Australian ranchers association.

3. What is the worst offender of species destroying or endangering much of Australia's flora and fauna?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Cats.
(c) Hyenas.
(d) Wolves.

4. What is notable about the Megascolides Australis?
(a) Man-eating plants.
(b) Man-eating worms.
(c) The largest earthworms in the world.
(d) Cannibalistic worms.

5. How many cats were said to be roaming Australia at the time Bryson wrote this book?
(a) 2 million.
(b) 12 million.
(c) 43 million.
(d) 10 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson wrote that the difference between Canberra and Adelaide is that Canberra is a city built in a park, whereas Adelaide is __________________________.

2. During their trip Bryson and Sherwin explored during the day and ____________ at night.

3. Sherwin was more _____________ than Bryson was on this trip.

4. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.

5. What is the location where Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt was lost in 1967?

(see the answer key)

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