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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is footy?
(a) Australian Rules football.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Rugby.

4. Where did Bryson enjoy riding in the train?
(a) The dining car.
(b) The caboose.
(c) The sleeping berth.
(d) The locomotive.

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

6. For what is Canberra known?
(a) Downtown decay.
(b) Suburban sprawl.
(c) Urban planning.
(d) Inner city regrowth.

7. What country is this book about?
(a) Australia.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Japan.
(d) England.

8. What is the location where Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt was lost in 1967?
(a) Chicago Point.
(b) Chevron Lake.
(c) Chinook Bay.
(d) Cheviot Beach.

9. For what did Bryson look when stopping for the night in the desert town of Hay?
(a) Kangaroos.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Koala bears.
(d) Aborigines.

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

11. Bryson listed some of the early expeditions sent by ___________ to explore the land.
(a) Africans.
(b) Asians.
(c) Americans.
(d) Europeans.

12. In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?
(a) 1866.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1901.

13. The southeastern edge of Australia where the four largest cites are located is called __________________.
(a) Boomerang Coast.
(b) Aborigine Plains.
(c) The Gold Coast.
(d) Great Barrier Reef.

14. How long was the meta sign of the lobster?
(a) 100 feet.
(b) 23 feet.
(c) 56 feet.
(d) 17 feet.

15. Who was the botanist who accompanied Lt. James Cook on one of his voyages to Australia?
(a) Albert Barkley.
(b) Charles Bankson.
(c) Frederick Banks.
(d) Joseph Banks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What had Bryson hoped to see in the South Australia Museum?

3. What has Bryson not seen yet in Australia?

4. What is the name of the railroad Bryson took to travel across the continent?

5. What government building did Bryson visit in Canberra?

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