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A multiple-choice quiz by Nannanut. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nannanut

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,855

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1754

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the novel "Seven Little Australians"? Hint

Susannah Pritchard

Ethel Turner

Miles Franklin

Dorothea Mackellar

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Question 2 of 10

2. What do Australians call bread and butter covered with coloured sprinkles?

Answer: ( Two Words ... F___ B ___)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Jack Lockett's claim to fame in the year 2000? Hint

He was Australia's oldest yachtsman.

He was the oldest torch bearer in the Olympic relay.

He grew the largest pumpkin in Australia that year.

He was the oldest competitor in the Sydney Marathon.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is tennis player Mark Philippoussis' nick name?

Answer: ( Two Words ... think missile)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Australia, who or what are B1 and B2? Hint

Two beagle puppy characters on "Kids' TV"

Australian army land vehicles

Bananas in Pyjamas

Rankings in the Australian Biathalon

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a Queensland Blue? Hint

A fight

A pumpkin

A fierce tropical rainstorm

A sporting trophy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which state was home to the thylacine? Hint

New South Wales

Tasmania

Victoria

Queensland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Australian astronaut to work on MIR? Hint

Paul Scully-Power

David Greely

Paul Edison

Andy Thomas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Australian city lies on the Tamar River? Hint

Hobart

Launceston

Townsville

Adelaide

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the compere of Australia's "Bandstand" when it started in 1958? Hint

Brian Henderson

Johnny O'Keefe

Col Joye

Michael Charlton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the novel "Seven Little Australians"?

Answer: Ethel Turner

The first edition of Seven Little Australians was published in 1894. This edition used the words "My oath!" and the author was soundly admonished by a newspaper reviewer. The second and subsequent editions carried the words "My word!" instead. The original version was finally reinstated in the centenary edition of 1994.

2. What do Australians call bread and butter covered with coloured sprinkles?

Answer: Fairy Bread

Australians actually call coloured sprinkles Hundreds and Thousands. Fairy Bread is a traditional must at birthday parties.

3. What was Jack Lockett's claim to fame in the year 2000?

Answer: He was the oldest torch bearer in the Olympic relay.

Jack died in 2002 at the age of 111. He carried the Olympic Torch through Bendigo, Victoria at a sprightly 109. Jack was born five years before the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

4. What is tennis player Mark Philippoussis' nick name?

Answer: The Scud

Mark Philippoussis was born in Melbourne in 1976. He turned pro in 1994. He is called the Scud because of his very powerful serve.

5. In Australia, who or what are B1 and B2?

Answer: Bananas in Pyjamas

B1 and B2 are bright yellow banana characters who wear blue and white striped pyjamas and have their very own song about coming down the stairs and chasing teddy bears. A less successful spin off was "Zucchinis in Bikinis"!

6. What is a Queensland Blue?

Answer: A pumpkin

The Queensland Blue pumpkin has tough green-grey folded skin and orange flesh.

7. Which state was home to the thylacine?

Answer: Tasmania

The thylacine or "Tasmanian tiger" was not really a tiger. It was more dog-like and is a cousin of the more famous Tasmanian Devil. It was declared extinct in 1986 although the last captive thylacine died in Hobart Zoo in 1936.

8. Who was the first Australian astronaut to work on MIR?

Answer: Andy Thomas

On January 22, 1998, Andy Thomas was aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. He was part of the STS-89 crew bound for the Mir Space Station. He served as Flight Engineer 2 and returned to earth with the crew of STS-91 aboard Discovery on June 12, 1998. He completed 141 days in space. Paul Scully-Power was Australia's first astronaut.

9. Which Australian city lies on the Tamar River?

Answer: Launceston

Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania and lies on the Tamar River in the north of Tasmania. The vineyards and orchards along the river make it a popular tourist destination.

10. Who was the compere of Australia's "Bandstand" when it started in 1958?

Answer: Brian Henderson

Australian "Bandstand" ran from 1958 to 1972. Brian Henderson compared the show for almost its entire run. Over the years the show featured artists such as The Bee Gees, The Allen Brothers (the duo that included Peter Allen), Olivia Newton-John and others.

Source: Author Nannanut

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