Australia Quiz

1. Australian beaches are... 9. The most dangerous Australian animal is

a. stony a. carpet snake
b. sandy b. box jellyfish
c. full of seaweed c. funnel web spider
d. hard to reach d. Tasmanian tiger

2. Australians eat a lot of... 10.Why do Australians wear hats?

a. fish a. they look good
b. salads b. protection from the hole in ozone layer
c. junk food c. protection from so many sunny days
d. pork d. they don't wear hats

3. You can see kangaroos... 11.What is the proper name for Ayers Rock?
a. everywhere a. Uhu
b. only in the evenings b. Unadatta
c. in country areas c. Uralt
d. only in zoos d. Uluru

4. Australians are said to be 12.Which is NOT Australian slang?

a. friendly and open a. G'day mate
b. arrogant and haughty b. strewth, you beauty
c. shy and reserved c. oh my gosh
d. none of the above d. crickey

5. Bike helmets must be worn... 13.Which 2 games are national sports

a. only by children a. soccer and football
b. only in urban areas b. ice-skating and skiing
c. only if you want to c. cricket and rugby
d. by everyone, whenever riding d. athletics and curling

6. Hats are a part of the school uniform. 14.Where do the Aboriginals come from?
a. yes a. Polynesia
b. no b. Africa
c. only at private schools c. New Zealand
d. only at primary schools d. No-one knows

7. Australians.... 15.'Australia' means..

a. are usually very patriotic a. down under
b. are usually not patriotic b. the great south land
c. are only patriotic in sports c. country of earth and sky
d. don't know what patriotic means d. east country

8. If you see a snake or spider you should... 16.The star constellation on the flag is...
a. jump on it a. The Big Dipper
b. scream to scare it away b. The Big Bear
c. walk away slowly c. The Australian Cross
d. hit it with a stick d. The Southern Cross
Answers:

1. b
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. d
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. c
11. d
12. c
13. c
14. d
15. b
16. d