Quiz On Australia?
Do you really know everything about Australia?
- 1.
Which Australian author wrote "The Fatal Shore" and "The Art of Australia"?
- A.
Alan McCulloch
- B.
Andrea Messner
- C.
Robert Hughes
- D.
Tim Reid
Correct Answer
C. Robert Hughes -
- 2.
When his wife modeled in a bed-sheet advertisement, which Australian politician offered his resignation from government?
- A.
Andrew Peacock
- B.
John Howard
- C.
Doug Anthony
- D.
Bob Hawke
Correct Answer
A. Andrew Peacock -
- 3.
What is the estimated fastest running speed of Australia's emu?
- A.
123 Km/Hour
- B.
64 Km/Hour
- C.
2 Km/Hour
- D.
46 Km/Hour
Correct Answer
B. 64 Km/Hour -
- 4.
Betty Sommerville wrote a number of books during the 1950s, one of which was "Playmates". Why were her books famous?
- A.
She Was The Daughter Of The Premier Of Victoria
- B.
Her Books Were The Victorian State School Readers
- C.
They Were Sold Cheaply By Coles And Woolworth's
- D.
Her Books Were Endorsed By Enid Blyton
Correct Answer
B. Her Books Were The Victorian State School Readers -
- 5.
Which song was one of the Australian band Skyhooks hits?
- A.
Women In Uniform
- B.
Guava Jelly
- C.
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
- D.
Doo Boo Da Lang Lang
Correct Answer
A. Women In Uniform -
- 6.
What Australian sailor was the first woman to sail single-handedly around the world nonstop?
- A.
Sue Johnson
- B.
Kay Cottee
- C.
Mary Chisolm
- D.
Margaret Bond
Correct Answer
B. Kay Cottee -
- 7.
Who, according to Ray Martin in a 2001 interview with Nicole Kidman, was Australia's Favorite Son-in-law?
- A.
Tom Cruise
- B.
Mel Gibson
- C.
Julian Mcmahon
- D.
Russell Crowe
Correct Answer
A. Tom Cruise -
- 8.
Melbourne's China Town is located on which street?
- A.
Flinders
- B.
Lonsdale
- C.
Little Bourke
- D.
Bourke
Correct Answer
C. Little Bourke -
- 9.
Former Australian P.M. Paul Keating likened himself to which opera singer?
- A.
Placido Domingo
- B.
Jose Carreras
- C.
Luciano Pavarotti
- D.
Dame Joan Sutherland
Correct Answer
A. Placido Domingo -
- 10.
Who captained the First Fleet which settled Australia?
- A.
Charles Latrobe
- B.
James Cook
- C.
Lachlan Macquarie
- D.
Arthur Phillip
Correct Answer
D. Arthur Phillip -
- 11.
Who is Australia's Largest Pay TV Provider?
- A.
Optus Vision
- B.
Tarbs
- C.
Austar
- D.
Foxtel
Correct Answer
D. Foxtel -
- 12.
Why was Canberra chosen for Australia's Capital City?
- A.
Canberra Means 'Capital' In Aboriginal
- B.
It Was A Nice Area
- C.
Because It Is On The Site Of The First Meeting Of Parliament
- D.
Because It Is Half Way Between Major Cities Melbourne & Sydney
Correct Answer
D. Because It Is Half Way Between Major Cities Melbourne & Sydney -
- 13.
In Australia, what does it mean to "swing the billy"?
- A.
Ride On The Top Of A Bus
- B.
Make Tea
- C.
Go Bushwhacking
- D.
Fight A Kangaroo
Correct Answer
B. Make Tea -
- 14.
What, in Australia, was the "Mahogany Ship"?
- A.
The Vessel Captain Bligh Escaped In
- B.
A Shipwreck Off The Victorian Coast
- C.
Australian Americas Cup Contender
- D.
A Vessel From The First Fleet
Correct Answer
B. A Shipwreck Off The Victorian Coast -
- 15.
What is an Australian doing when "having a blue"?
- A.
Fighting
- B.
Soaking Clothes
- C.
Coloring Someone's Hair
- D.
Painting The House
Correct Answer
A. Fighting -
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