The Weekly Times quiz from Brydon Coverdale, April 15 edition

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QUESTIONS

1 In which month do Americans celebrate Independence Day?

2 In what sport is the Duckworth-Lewis system used to determine results in the event of rain?

3 Jacqui Lambie represents which state in the Australian senate?

4 Flamboyant footballer Warwick Capper played for which two VFL/AFL teams?

5 In what decade were poker machines legalised in Victoria?

6 What word follows “Adelaide” and “Scotchmans” in the names of two Victorian goldfields locations?

7 The official motto of Victoria Police is “Uphold the …” what?

8 Which musical instrument is larger — a violin or a viola?

9 Which Sesame Street character famously lives in a trash can?

10 The name of what town on the Bellarine Peninsula is also the surname of an Australian artist whose paintings include The Drover’s Wife and The Cricketers?

11 What part of an egg is also known as the albumen?

12 What song by the late Kenny Rogers features the lyrics “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em”?

13 What name is given to the crossbreed dog created by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle?

14 Which British TV comedy featured the snobbish character Hyacinth Bucket (which she insisted was pronounced “Bouquet”)?

Question 8: Which is bigger — a violin or viola? Picture: Tait Schmaal

15 What is the capital city of Iceland?

16 The author of the classic Australian novel The Getting of Wisdom was a female writer who used what male pen name?

17 Which of these cities is furthest east — Canberra, Cairns or Hobart?

18 What is the name of Marcia Hines’ daughter, who is also a well-known singer?

19 An adult human has how many incisor teeth?

20 The word “kosher” refers to food prepared in accordance with the laws of what religion?

21 What first name is shared by the champion Australian soccer players Viduka, Bosnich and Schwarzer?

22 What is the name for the specialist occupation that involves trimming and balancing horses’ hoofs and fitting horseshoes?

23 Which Hollywood legend, who died this year at the age of 103, famously played the title role in the film Spartacus?

24 What sport is played by the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox?

25 An alleged plan to abandon Northern Australia in the event of a Japanese invasion during World War II is usually known by what name?

Question 22: What is this occupation? Picture: Josh Woning

Question 21: What is Viduka’s first name?

ANSWERS

1. July

2. Cricket

3. Tasmania

4. Brisbane Bears and Sydney Swans

5.1990s (1992)

6. Lead

7. Right

8. Viola

9. Oscar the Grouch

10. Drysdale (Russell Drysdale)

11. White

12. The Gambler

13. Labradoodle

14. Keeping Up Appearances

15. Reykjavik

16. Henry Handel Richardson

17. Canberra

18. Deni Hines

19. Eight

20. Judaism

21. Mark

22. Farrier

23. Kirk Douglas

24. Baseball

25. The Brisbane Line

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