Australianisms

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. "I haven't got a zack to my name." In pre-decimal currency, how much was a "zack"? a shilling a penny sixpence a farthing

2. If an Australian called you a "bit of a drongo", what would he be implying you were? a fool or idiot a fast runner a good shot a snappy dresser

3. If an Australian girl was told, "It's snowing down south," what would it mean? That she had dandruff That her shoes had holes in them That her stockings were crooked That her petticoat was showing below her dress hem

4. If your actions are incredibly silly, an Australian might tell you that you are as "mad as a cut (what)"? Finger Dog Sausage Snake

5. If you lived a long way away, you lived "beyond the (what)"? Never-never Black stump Shearer's shed Last tree

6. If a person is told,"You wouldn't shout if a shark bit you," what did he/she mean? You are particularly brave You're tight-fisted/miserly You have a high pain threshold You are numb

7. If an Australian asks you, "What do you do for a crust?" What does he mean? Where do you get your bread? What is your occupation? How do you get fed? Who cooks your meals?

8. What did being "a sandwich short of a picnic" imply? Short of food A bit mad/insane Short of money Being homeless

9. During the depression when food was scarce, many people lived on "underground mutton". What was "underground mutton"? Stolen sheep Roadkill Any meat which could be bought on the black market Rabbit

10. Now for a real corker! If your best mate "whiteants" you, what has he done? Stolen your girlfriend Knocked you over Caused you to crash your car Undermined your authority