
 Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal elder Agnes Shea, of the Ngunnawal people. She, in turn, offered them a message stick, as a gift of peace and welcome. Hundreds of pro-Tibet protesters and thousands of Chinese students reportedly attended. Demonstrators and counter-demonstrators were kept apart by the Australian Federal Police. Preparations for the event were marred by a disagreement over the role of the Chinese flame attendants, with Australian and Chinese officials arguing publicly over their function and prerogatives during a press conference. COUNT 9
QSN1 When did the torch arrive in Canberra? ANS1 April 24 QSN2 Who received the flame from Chinese officials in Canberra? ANS2 Agnes Shea QSN3 What did Agnes Shea give to the Chinese in return? ANS3 a message stick QSN4 Who publicly argued at a press conference? ANS4 Australian and Chinese officials QSN5 Where was the relay held in Australia? ANS5 Canberra QSN6 How many kilometers was the route in Australia? ANS6 16 QSN7 What was the location of the beginning of the Olympic torch route in Australia? ANS7 Reconciliation Place QSN8 Who kept the demonstrators separated? ANS8 Australian Federal Police. QSN9 What is the name of the Aboriginal elder who received the torch from Chinese officials? ANS9 Agnes Shea