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Quiz about Australianisms 1
Quiz about Australianisms 1

Australianisms 1 Trivia Quiz


In this quiz you need to work out what a "true blue" is talking about. This is a bit of fun for anyone who would like to understand what an Australian is saying to you. You may learn some interesting facts, or be able to stump your mates. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by adzparadox. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
adzparadox
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
241,420
Updated
Nov 20 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3339
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (7/10), Guest 2 (6/10), Nhoj_too (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Are you being fair dinkum, mate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is a "digger"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If you were experiencing the Fremantle Doctor, you would be what?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What would most Aussies do with their "bangers"?
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Question 5 of 10
5. What would you do with your "deadly treadly"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Normally, where would you purchase some XXXX? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If you were having a "gander" you would be what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where would I most likely find a "donk"?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is a "servo"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What would you most likely find an Aussie doing with an "idiot box"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Are you being fair dinkum, mate?

Answer: Are you telling the truth?

I have been told that "Aussies" are pretty hard to comprehend, when speaking "Aussie". I couldn't imagine why.
2. What is a "digger"?

Answer: A soldier

Originally a term used to describe a veteran of WW1. Also can be a term of endearment. E.g. "Thanks for that, digger."
3. If you were experiencing the Fremantle Doctor, you would be what?

Answer: Being cooled down by a refreshing wind

The Fremantle Doctor is a most welcome westerly wind that cools down the locals of Perth, Western Australia. They love it on a hot summer afternoon.
4. What would most Aussies do with their "bangers"?

Answer: Chuck 'em on the BBQ, play with 'em then drown 'em in dead-horse

A "banger" is what we call the humble sausage. As I understand it, banger is originally an English term for a sausage. It is however used extensively throughout Australia. Dead-horse = Tomato sauce.
5. What would you do with your "deadly treadly"?

Answer: You would first sit on it and then pedal like crazy

Just the simple bicycle, more often a BMX or mountain bike.
6. Normally, where would you purchase some XXXX?

Answer: At the bottle shop

XXXX, or Fourex, is a popular Aussie beer from Queensland, brewed by Castlemaine Perkins. The Fourex brand has been going since 1878 and in 1999 they produced the five billionth stubby. A stubby is a 375ml bottle of beer.
7. If you were having a "gander" you would be what?

Answer: Having a look

Have a "gander" at the pretty woman. She's a spunk. Here that would translate to - look at the pretty woman, she is very attractive.
Also a "Captain Cook" is a look.
8. Where would I most likely find a "donk"?

Answer: Under the bonnet of my car in the engine bay

The name given to the car engine. If you happen to have a V8 (or larger) you may like to call it a "donkasaurus".
9. What is a "servo"?

Answer: Petrol station

A "servo" or service station is where we put the petrol in our vehicles. And "gas" in Australia is what we call LPG. Liquid Petroleum Gas.
10. What would you most likely find an Aussie doing with an "idiot box"?

Answer: Watching it

G'day mate, can I have a "gander" at the footy grand final on the "idiot box"? I just rode here on the "deadly treadly" because I blew up my "donk" and I couldn't get any help at the "servo". Hoping we can chuck some "bangers" on the BBQ. Then we can knock the top off a XXXX. "Fair dinkum" it's hot today.
Hope you have enjoyed my quiz.
Source: Author adzparadox

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