Author Biography: Santana2002

Learning a foreign language can be tricky. Words common to both languages are a great help for building up vocabulary, but not always! Beware the "false friends", words which are the same or very alike in both languages, but mean something different.

Best known for his anti-war and humanitarian songs, Eric Bogle is just as talented at tickling the funny bone as he is at pricking the conscience. This quiz is about his fun, lighthearted pieces.

Eric Bogle composed many songs for and about famous people and events, but as many or more about ordinary people and everyday heroes. How well can you identify the people or events behind some of his songs?