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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Bryson's destination city?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Perth.

2. Bryson stated that if he lived in Australia he would constantly be looking for _______________.
(a) Big hats.
(b) Crocodile snouts.
(c) Pretty girls.
(d) Sunscreen.

3. What was an early name given to Australia by the Europeans?
(a) New Holland.
(b) New Italy.
(c) New Germany.
(d) New England.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Bryson spend some time discussing in the book?

2. Where did Bryson go at night to make notes about his day's activities?

3. What did Captain Phillip establish in Circular Quay?

4. Where did Bryson and Hart take a day trip from Broken Hill?

5. What type of animals did Thomas Austin unleash to hunt for sport?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Bryson find the sport of cricket somewhat amusing?

2. How did Bryson and Hart travel through the desert and what historical thoughts did Bryson provide the reader during this time?

3. What particularly fascinated Bryson about the train ride across the desert?

4. What is the most recognizable feature in Sydney and what was Bryson's personal favorite?

5. What fun did Bryson have with the world's biggest lobster?

6. What two venues had Bryson wanted to visit in Adelaide but could not?

7. Describe Bryson's trip east from Adelaide to Melbourne.

8. Describe Bryson's trek through desolate land from Canberra to Adelaide.

9. Who was James Cook and when did he set foot in Australia?

10. On what did Bryson tend to focus on while walking through Sydney and Canberra?

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