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Quiz about Ten Little Australian Questions

Ten "Little" Australian Questions Quiz

Australia is a big place and not known for being small about anything. Therefore this quiz is about ten little things in Australia.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ClaudiaCat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,184

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1752

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Little River Band was a band formed in 1975 in Melbourne, Australia. The founding members were Glen Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble, who named the band after a river near Geelong - Little River. The band became very successful in Australia and the USA. Throughout the years there has been a number of changes of band members including a few years where John Farnham has the lead singer. The original members are not allowed to use the name Little River Band; why? Hint

It became a name for another band from the USA.

Geelong Council objected to the use of "Little River".

Stephen Housden, an ex-member, is the trademark owner.

A court case between Shorrock and Goble declared it so.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Little Desert is in Western Victoria, though many people think of deserts in Australia as being in the "Red Centre". The Little Desert covers 130,000 odd hectares of diverse vegetation. Founded in the 1970s, the Little Desert Nature Lodge was built to attract tourists to the area and gain interest in the National Park. It is known for its wild flowers and which endangered species? Hint

Goodfellows Tree Kangaroo

Potaroo

Mallee Fowl

Emu

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Question 3 of 10

3. Little Pattie was a well-known singer in Australia in the 1960s, especially for her performances on "Bandstand". Little Pattie, when in her teens, was also known for her performances with Col Joyle in Vietnam, singing to the Australian troops, for which she was officially recognised. In later years, her cousin also achieved musical fame. What's her name? Hint

Judy Stone

Helen Reddy

Chrissie Amphlett

Loni Lamond

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Little Penguin is one of the smallest breeds of penguin, and is found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Which park in Victoria is dedicated to the Little Penguin? Hint

Marine World

Phillip Island Nature Park

Penguin Park

Warrnambool Nature Park

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Seven Little Australians" (1894) is a classic Australian book by Ethel Turner depicting the adventures of the Woolcot children living in Sydney. In 1994, there was a recognition of sorts for this book. What was it? Hint

It was the biggest selling book in Australia

It was made into a blockbuster movie starring Gary Pankhurst

Ethel Turner was granted a posthumous Order of Australia

The book was the first book to be continually in print in Australia for 100 years

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Little Aussie Battler is a description of a certain group of Australians. What is it? Hint

The phrase is a mark of respect for hard-working Australians.

It is a term of derision for poor Australians.

The phrase is a disrespectful term for these battling alcoholism.

It describes those Australians who battle debt due to credit card overuse.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these places is a suburb of Sydney, Australia? Hint

Little Hartley

Little Topar

Little Bay

Little Rock

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Little Fish" was a 2006 Australian film that was nominated for 13 Australian Film Institute Awards, winning five including Best Actor and Best Actress. The movie did not do well despite starring two of Australia's most bankable stars, Cate Blanchett and an actor who is known globally for his role as Agent Smith in "The Matrix" series of movies. Who is he? Hint

Simon Baker

Hugh Jackman

Hugo Weaving

Mel Gibson

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Question 9 of 10

9. With a catch cry of "Daaaaarling", this person went on to win the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality in Australian Television in 1976--not bad for a sidekick on the "Mike Walsh Show". Hint

Stuart Little

Jeanne Little

Jenny Little

Peter Little

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Question 10 of 10

10. Norman Gunston is part of Australian television folklore. He interviewed many famous celebrities with his own idiotic style. The interviewees showed a range of reactions, from anger to forced tolerance, consternation to outright hysterical laughter. Some of the big names that went through the ordeal included Mohammad Ali, Paul McCartney, Warren Beatty, Hugh Hefner, Malcolm Fraser and Henry Winkler. What nickname was Gunston better known by? Hint

Little Dorritt

Little Norm

The Little Man With the Microphone

The Little Aussie Bleeder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Stephen Housden, an ex-member, is the trademark owner.

The three founding members of Little River Band had previous success in other bands and came together to create a new sound band. As always, things were not easy and there were a number of lineups and changes which all came back to the original lineup in 2002.

It was then that the members realised they were not able to use their original band's name as the trademark was owned by ex-band member Stephen Housden. They decided to go by Birtle, Sharrock and Goble, but Glen is often seen solo.

Answer: Mallee Fowl

The Little Desert Nature Lodge has a rehabilitation centre for the mallee fowl, and offers tours to tourists (staying or not) to see the habitat of the birds. The National Park has a lot to offer, including day walks, overnight and longer camp sights, water holes, hides and wildlife tours.

Answer: Chrissie Amphlett

Little Pattie was a Surf City singer who become immensely popular on "Bandstand". Besides for her singing, she became known for her Vietnam War concerts. She has long performed on "Carols by Candlelight", and has returned to Vietnam for a reunion tour.

4. The Little Penguin is one of the smallest breeds of penguin, and is found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Which park in Victoria is dedicated to the Little Penguin?

Answer: Phillip Island Nature Park

Little Penguins have nesting grounds in Australia (in Victoria and Tasmania), as well as New Zealand, where they are known to return to their burrows to breed. The breeding grounds in Phillip Island, Victoria have become a sanctuary to these penguins with even the locals of the area having a curfew.

There is a nightly (dusk) show where they come in from the sea after feeding, either to their nests (in breeding season) or to sleep.

Answer: The book was the first book to be continually in print in Australia for 100 years

Having a book in print in Australia for 100 years is quite an achievement given its relatively small population. There has been a movie version (1939), a BBC serialization (1953), and a mini-series on ABC (1973). There is a play adaptation and even a musical. None of these productions have been as popular as the book.

6. The Little Aussie Battler is a description of a certain group of Australians. What is it?

Answer: The phrase is a mark of respect for hard-working Australians.

The Little Australian Battler is a term of respect for those Australians who work hard but struggle to make ends meet. When Australia was first settled it was a tough country: it was hot, the landscape was unforgiving and the natural hazards were many. To battle was to struggle, but always with the hope of coming out on top.

The term has been politicized at times, but it is mainly used in terms of honour.

7. Which of these places is a suburb of Sydney, Australia?

Answer: Little Bay

Little Bay is a coastal suburb, near Botany Bay. It is probably best known for being the location of the Prince Henry Hospital, a facility for infectious diseases. The hospital closed in 2001. There is also a secluded beach that is renowned as one of the cleanest in Sydney.

Little Topar is a dot on the map in the west of New South Wales. Little Hartley is a tiny village in the historic Blue Mountains of New South Wales. Little Rock is in Arkansas, USA.

Answer: Hugo Weaving

"Little Fish" is a movie exploring drug addiction recovery, which was a quiet hit in Australia and was viewed well by critics rather than the movie being very popular with the general public. In my opinion, Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving are brilliant and both deserve their AFI awards.

9. With a catch cry of "Daaaaarling", this person went on to win the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality in Australian Television in 1976--not bad for a sidekick on the "Mike Walsh Show".

Answer: Jeanne Little

While Jeanne Little (real name Jeanne Mitchell) won a gold Logie for a small role, her contribution to performing arts is large. She had her own variety show and starred in a comedy series "Cuckoo in the Nest" (1978). She performed at Royal Command Bicentennial Concert in front of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

She also received critical acclaim for her tribute to Marlene Dietrich, "Marlene".

Answer: The Little Aussie Bleeder

The 'bleeder' nickname came from his habit of sticking bits of toilet paper to his face, as if he had cut himself shaving. Gunston was played by Gary McDonald, and his interview technique has to be seen to be believed. I have watched his interview with Sally Struthers (from "All in the Family") many times and I still get tears of laughter each time. Chevy Chase tried to match Norman joke-for-joke and came off second best; Boy George was totally bemused; and Lee Marvin had a bit of fun with him.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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