Truly Packin' Death Trivia Quiz
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Explain whether you believe Lockie did the right or wrong thing in the surf.
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This quiz will challenge you with a host of questions regarding Lockie Leonard, the fictional character in children’s novels such as Human Torpedo and Scumbuster. What do you know about the young boy? Let’s take a look.
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Lockie Leonard is 13 years old.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement "Lockie Leonard is 13 years old" is given, and the correct answer is "False." This means that Lockie Leonard is not 13 years old.Rate this question:
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Identify two adjectives that describe Vicki
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Boring and nerdy
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Wealthy and introverted
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Beautiful and popular
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Smart and athletic
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A. Beautiful and popularExplanation
The correct answer is "Beautiful and popular." This suggests that Vicki is physically attractive and well-liked by others.Rate this question:
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Lockie's favourite hobby is surfing.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Lockie's favorite hobby is surfing because it is stated in the given information.Rate this question:
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Lockie's family's new home was a
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New 4 bedroom brick and tile house
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A shack by the side of the swamp
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A higgledy-piggledy mess of fibro rooms with a rusty tin roof
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A highset asbestos ridden hell hole
Correct Answer
A. A higgledy-piggledy mess of fibro rooms with a rusty tin roofExplanation
The correct answer is "a higgledy-piggledy mess of fibro rooms with a rusty tin roof." This suggests that Lockie's family's new home is in a disorganized state, with rooms made of fibro (fibrous cement) material and a roof that is rusty. This description implies that the house is not well-maintained or in good condition.Rate this question:
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Lockie used to live in
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The city
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The outback
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Overseas
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A beach town
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A. The cityExplanation
Lockie used to live in the city, as indicated by the phrase "used to." This implies that Lockie no longer lives in the city, suggesting a past residence. The other options, such as the outback, overseas, and a beach town, do not convey the same sense of past residence as the city does in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is the city.Rate this question:
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Phillip doesn't get offended by Lockie's comments.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement implies that Phillip does get offended by Lockie's comments.Rate this question:
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What does Lockie call a snogging marathon?
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snogathonExplanation
Lockie refers to a snogging marathon as a "snogathon." A snog is a British slang term for a passionate kiss, and adding the suffix "-athon" to it creates a playful and exaggerated term for a prolonged session of kissing. The word "snogathon" suggests a fun and intense event where people engage in continuous and enthusiastic kissing.Rate this question:
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Sarge doesn't have a peg in his gums means he has no teeth.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement implies that Sarge doesn't have any teeth because there is no peg in his gums. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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Lockie 'cooked inside' means he was
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Happy
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Sad
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Angry
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Calm
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A. AngryExplanation
The phrase "cooked inside" is an idiomatic expression that suggests intense anger or frustration. It implies that Lockie's anger was boiling or simmering within him, indicating a high level of emotional turmoil. Therefore, the correct answer is angry.Rate this question:
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Lockie was excited to go to enrolment day.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Lockie was not excited to go to enrolment day.Rate this question:
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Lockie's mum is a 'good egg' means she is
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Kind hearted
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Impatient
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Always happy
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Indifferent to everything
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A. Kind heartedExplanation
The phrase "good egg" is often used to describe someone who is kind-hearted and good-natured. Therefore, when it is said that Lockie's mum is a "good egg," it implies that she is a kind-hearted person.Rate this question:
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Lockie was a surf rat, grommet extraordinaire before he moved to the beach.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Lockie was a surf rat, grommet extraordinaire before he moved to the beach" implies that Lockie had experience and skill in surfing before he moved to the beach. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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Feb 04, 2015Quiz Created by
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