How Much Do You Know About Australia? Quiz

The Spirit of Tasmania operates between Port Melbourne and Devonport. Devonport is a town in Tasmania, making it the correct answer to the question.

Jack Newton retired from golf in 1983 because he lost an arm in an aircraft accident.

Sir Robert Menzies was Australia's Prime Minister in 1950. He served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941 and then again from 1949 to 1966, making him the country's longest-serving Prime Minister. Menzies was a member of the Liberal Party and played a significant role in shaping Australia's political landscape during his time in office. He implemented various policies and reforms, including the expansion of social welfare programs and the strengthening of Australia's ties with the United States. Menzies' leadership and policies had a lasting impact on Australia's political and economic development.

Olives are not grown in Coff's Harbour, N.S.W. The question asks for an area in Australia where olives are not grown, and the correct answer is Coff's Harbour, N.S.W. This means that olives are grown in the other three areas mentioned: Northern Victoria, The Riverland, S.A., and The Riverina, N.S.W.

The correct answer is Fiji because it is stated in the question that the first bananas grown in northern New South Wales were imported from Fiji.

Richard Hughes was the Australian journalist based in Hong Kong who wrote a regular column for many years for "The Far Eastern Economic Review".

Jean Shrimpton shocked the middle-aged, high-society matrons at the 1965 Melbourne Cup with her minidress.

The term "bar flies" refers to old men who frequently visit bars, sit at the front, and spend their time drinking and engaging in conversation. This term is commonly used in Australian pubs to describe this particular group of individuals.

During the 1960s, Paul Keating, who would later become the Australian Prime Minister, managed a rock band called The Ramrods.

Malcolm Fraser is the correct answer because he infamously said "Life wasn't meant to be easy" when workers questioned the state of the Australian economy. This statement reflects his belief that facing challenges and difficulties is a natural part of life, including economic hardships. Fraser was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983 and his statement has become widely known and associated with his leadership during that time.

In the early television comedy series, "My Name's McGooley, What's Yours?", the main character McGooley lived in the Sydney suburb of Balmain.

In 1969, Australian Rules boundary umpire Geoff Wilcox almost won The Stawell Gift Foot Race. The Stawell Gift is a prestigious annual professional foot race held in Stawell, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the oldest and richest short-distance handicapped races in the world. Wilcox's near victory in this race highlights his athleticism and skill beyond his role as a boundary umpire in Australian Rules football.

Ben Lexcen is the correct answer because he was the designer of the winged keel on Australia One, the boat that won the Americas Cup from the U.S. This victory was historic as it was the first time a non-American boat won the prestigious sailing competition.

Airport West is a suburb located in Melbourne, Australia. It is not found in any of the other capital cities mentioned in the options (Perth, Sydney, or Hobart). Therefore, the correct answer is Melbourne.

The Australian organization known as the A.F.D.A. is mostly concerned with funerals. This suggests that the organization is likely involved in providing funeral services or related activities such as funeral planning, funeral homes, or funeral industry regulation.