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Quiz about An Australian Trivia Muster
Quiz about An Australian Trivia Muster

An Australian Trivia Muster Trivia Quiz


Ten questions covering a range of Australian topics.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kuu. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Kuu
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
118,677
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4741
Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (5/10), Guest 101 (3/10), Guest 13 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The emergency number is 911 in the United States of America, while in Britain it is 999. Do you know what the emergency number is in Australia? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these cities is not an Australian state capital? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There are many 'Big Things' in Australia such as the 'Big Banana' at Coffs Harbour and the 'Big Merino' at Goulburn. Which of the following is NOT a real 'Big Thing'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who were John Carew Eccles, Peter Charles Doherty and John Warcup Cornforth? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The U.S.A. has 'Big Foot' and the people of the Himalayas have the 'Yeti'. What similar creature does Australia have? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On December 28, 1989 which Australian city was hit by an earthquake, resulting in the deaths of 13 people? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The koala is not native to which two Australian states? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1987, the almost complete opalised skeleton of a pliosaur was uncovered at Coober Pedy in South Australia. What name was given to it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Between 1901 and 1985, 467 people were recorded as dying in Australian bushfires. In what state did the vast majority of these deaths occur? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. On Australia Day, 1966, two sisters and their little brother disappeared from Glenelg Beach, South Australia. What was the surname of these children? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The emergency number is 911 in the United States of America, while in Britain it is 999. Do you know what the emergency number is in Australia?

Answer: 000

000 was first introduced as the emergency number in Australia in 1961 and now covers 100% of telephone services.
2. Which of these cities is not an Australian state capital?

Answer: Townsville

Townsville is not a state capital. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and Adelaide is the capital of South Australia.
3. There are many 'Big Things' in Australia such as the 'Big Banana' at Coffs Harbour and the 'Big Merino' at Goulburn. Which of the following is NOT a real 'Big Thing'?

Answer: Big Turnip (Tasmania)

The 'Big Oyster' is located at Taree, the 'Big Prawn' at Ballina and the 'Big Pineapple' at Nambour.
4. Who were John Carew Eccles, Peter Charles Doherty and John Warcup Cornforth?

Answer: Australian Nobel Prize winners

Doherty was awarded the 1996 Prize for Medicine, Cornforth awarded the 1975 Prize for Chemisty and Eccles was awarded the 1963 Prize for Medicine.
5. The U.S.A. has 'Big Foot' and the people of the Himalayas have the 'Yeti'. What similar creature does Australia have?

Answer: The Yowie

Yahoo is another name for this mythical creature said to live in the bush.
6. On December 28, 1989 which Australian city was hit by an earthquake, resulting in the deaths of 13 people?

Answer: Newcastle

The earthquake was of 5.6 magnitude. Ten of the people were in a section of the Newcastle Workers Club that collapsed.
7. The koala is not native to which two Australian states?

Answer: Western Australia and Tasmania

The koala is however only found in a small area within South Australia. It is not found in the Northern Territory.
8. In 1987, the almost complete opalised skeleton of a pliosaur was uncovered at Coober Pedy in South Australia. What name was given to it?

Answer: Eric

When it looked like Eric was going to be sold overseas the ABC science program 'Quantum' started an appeal in association with the Australian Museum. More than 30,000 people sent in donations and $450,000 was raised. The Museum bought Eric for $320,000 dollars and eventually Eric went on a tour of Australia.
9. Between 1901 and 1985, 467 people were recorded as dying in Australian bushfires. In what state did the vast majority of these deaths occur?

Answer: Victoria

336 people died in bushfires in Victoria between 1901-1985. The state with the second highest death toll is Tasmania with 63 (of whom 62 died in the fires of 1967)
10. On Australia Day, 1966, two sisters and their little brother disappeared from Glenelg Beach, South Australia. What was the surname of these children?

Answer: Beaumont

They were Jane (aged 9), Arnna (7) and Grant Beaumont(4). No trace of them has ever been found.
Source: Author Kuu

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