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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?
(a) Indian Pacific.
(b) Australia Ltd.
(c) Kangaroo Ltd.
(d) Aborigine Express.

4. Bryson is struck by a shop in Young offering pets and _______________.
(a) sushi.
(b) pornography.
(c) pajamas.
(d) phones.

5. What town did Bryson and Sherwin visit on the North Coast?
(a) Melbourne.
(b) Brisbane.
(c) Edson.
(d) Darwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bryson pointed out that Australia's ______________ promote(s) specialization in species.

2. What is the only large city on Australia's west coast?

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

4. How long have stromatolites been on earth?

5. Where is Surfer's Paradise located?

(see the answer key)

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