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"Waltzing Matilda"

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Paterson, Banjo : "Waltzing Matilda"

Introduction:
"Not the National Anthem of Australia, as often thought. This poem and song are very dear to the heart of Australians and this quiz is about the original words that Banjo wrote."


1. Under what type of tree did the swagman camp in "Waltzing Matilda"?
    Pine
    Black Oak
    Box
    Coolibah


2. The "Waltzing Matilda" swagman grabbed a 'jumbuck' that was watering at the waterhole. What the heck is a 'jumbuck'?
    Bird
    Cow
    Sheep
    Kangaroo


3. How many policemen rode up and tried to arrest the swagman in "Waltzing Matilda"?
    Three
    Two
    One
    Four


4. "Whose is that jumbuck you've got in the tucker-bag?" was what the policemen asked the swagman in "Waltzing Matilda". So, whose was it?
    The Squatter's
    It was a wild animal so belonged to no-one
    The Swagman's
    Matilda's


5. In "Waltzing Matilda" what happened after the swagman was confronted by the policemen?
    He gave himself up
    He ran away
    He jumped into the waterhole and drowned
    He pulled out a gun and shot all the police


6. A referendum was held in 1977 to decide what the National Anthem of Australia should be. Which song was decided upon?
    "Advance Australia Fair"
    "God Save the Queen"
    "Song of Australia"
    "Waltzing Matilda"


7. Banjo Paterson began writing "Waltzing Matilda" at Dagworth Station near Winton in which Australian State?
    Victoria
    New South Wales
    Queensland
    South Australia


8. The tune to the original "Waltzing Matilda" was ...
    "Derry Down"
    "Roy's Wife"
    "Savoureen Dheelish"
    "The Craiglee March"


9. Who sang "Waltzing Matilda" at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney?
    Tex Morton
    Slim Dusty
    John Williamson
    Smokey Dawson


10. What do the words 'waltzing matilda' mean?
    To dance with a girl called Matilda
    To walk and carry your belongings
    To dance on the Beach
    To ride a horse


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