The Weekly Times quiz from Brydon Coverdale, August 12 edition

A mule is the offspring of a female horse and a male of what animal? Brydon Coverdale will put your brain to the test with these questions.

Question 2: Petra the mule was holding her ground. Picture: Craig Borrow

TEST your knowledge with our weekly quiz, compiled by The Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale. Only the champions will get 21-25 correct.

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1 In business, for what do the initials CEO stand?

2 A mule is the offspring of a female horse and a male of what animal?

3 Of the Fremantle Dockers and Port Adelaide Power, which team made its AFL debut first?

4 What song from Australian history begins with the lyrics: “Farewell to Old England forever”?

5 Inspired by a comic book, what is the nickname of former Australian cricket captain Bill Lawry?

Question 5: Bill Lawry.

6 In which Australian state would you find the Princess Margaret Rose Cave?

7 In the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice, who did the mice all run after?

8 What sort of pastry is typically used to make profiteroles and eclairs?

9 Mark Holden and Marcia Hines were among the original judges on which Australian TV talent show?

10 Ecological areas known as riparian zones are found where — deserts, mountaintops, or riverbanks?

11 In a series of children’s books by Ruth Park, what Australian animal is described as “muddle-headed”?

12 Starring Mick Molloy and Bill Hunter, the comedy film Crackerjack centres on what sport?

Question 17: Belmont Red cattle. Picture: Fiona Sheean

13 What insects transmit malaria to humans?

14 What is the name of the north-south highway that connects Portland, Hamilton, Horsham and Warracknabeal?

15 What is the main unit of currency in India?

16 The pioneering Australian rock singer born Colin Jacobsen is known by what stage name?

17 The Belmont Red cattle breed was developed in which country?

18 In Olympic swimming, what stroke is swum first in an individual medley?

19 Someone born into a wealthy, upper-class family is said to have been “born with a … what … in their mouth”?

20 Former premiers of which Australian state include Ray Groom, Robin Gray and Jim Bacon?

21 The TV series M*A*S*H was set during which war?

22 The three Bronte sisters who were all famous novelists were Emily, Anne and who else?

23 During which decade did Perth host the Commonwealth Games?

24 In Australia, the GST is a tax of what per cent on goods and services?

25 What is the name of the island in the Gippsland Lakes, near Paynesville, that is well-known for its koala colony?

Question 18: Stephanie Rice swimming in the women's 200m individual medley Final at the Beijing Olympics. Picture: Michael Dodge

Question 25: Koala sanctuary. Picture: Alex Coppel

ANSWERS

1. Chief executive officer

2. Donkey

3. Fremantle

4. Botany Bay

5. Phantom

6. Victoria

7. The farmer’s wife

8. Choux

9. Australian Idol

10. Riverbanks

11. Wombat

12. Lawn bowls

13. Mosquitoes

14. Henty Highway

15. Rupee

16. Col Joye

17. Australia

18. Butterfly

19. Silver spoon

20. Tasmania

21. Korean War

22. Charlotte

23. 1960s (1962)

24. 10 per cent

25. Raymond Island

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