The Weekly Times quiz from Brydon Coverdale, July 1 edition

True or false: the Droughtmaster cattle breed was developed in Australia.

DJ Nige (Nigel Beck) has been taking his kombi van to the Warragul supermarket and the Farmers Market carparks and spinning tunes for free. A lot of his jobs, mainly weddings, have cancelled so he is trying to lift spirits in the community with music. For Random Acts of Kindness request. Picture: Sarah Matray

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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QUESTIONS

1 In the nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle, what animal jumped over the Moon?

2 What car company introduced the Kombi van?

3 After leaving Carlton, Brendan Fevola finished his AFL career with one season at which other club?

4 Drover’s Run and Killarney are fictional farming properties that featured in which Australian TV drama that starred Bridie Carter?

5 What French word is used in English to mean an afternoon theatre performance?

6 In office from 2009-11, Kristina Keneally was the first female premier of which Australian state?

7 What word can mean either a barrier constructed to hold back water, or the female parent of an animal?

8 Robert Fletcher, from Dundonnell, near Mortlake, is the world’s No. 1-ranked male competitor in what sport — lawn bowls, croquet or orienteering?

9 Country singer Keith Urban is married to which famous actor?

Question 3: Brendan Fevola. Picture: Jody D'arcy

Question 6: Kristina Keneally. Picture: AAP

10 With regards to finance and retail, for what do the initials EOFY stand?

11 Which governor of colonial NSW was ousted in the Rum Rebellion of 1808?

12 Nicknamed “The Forces’ Sweetheart” and known for the song We’ll Meet Again, which British singer recently died at 103?

13 In contract bridge, a grand slam requires a team to win how many tricks?

14 What is the title of the stage musical that tells the life story of Australian singer Peter Allen?

15 True or false: the Droughtmaster cattle breed was developed in Australia.

16 Which Australian cricket ground traditionally hosts the Boxing Day Test?

17 What is the highest mountain in the Grampians National Park?

18 What floral-sounding word is used to describe the overall smell of a wine?

19 What was the maiden surname of Prince Edward’s wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex?

20 Which Australian prime minister was a train driver from the NSW city of Bathurst?

21 What novel by Emily Bronte features Heathcliff and Catherine?

22 The Hunter Island group, which includes Robbins Island and Three Hummock Island, is part of which Australian state?

23 Which former 60 Minutes reporter currently hosts the Australian TV quiz show Mastermind?

24 In mathematics, what name is given to the length of a straight line from the centre of a circle to the circle’s edge?

25 The villainous “Banksia Men” were creations of which Australian children’s author and illustrator?

Question 15: Was the Droughtmaster cattle breed developed in Australia, or not?

ANSWERS

1. Cow

2. Volkswagen

3. Brisbane Lions

4. McLeod’s Daughters

5. Matinee

6. New South Wales

7. Dam

8. Croquet

9. Nicole Kidman

10. End of financial year

11. William Bligh

12. Vera Lynn

13. 13

14. The Boy From Oz

15. True

16. MCG

17. Mt William

18. Bouquet

19. Rhys-Jones

20. Ben Chifley

21. Wuthering Heights

22. Tasmania

23. Jennifer Byrne

24. Radius

25. May Gibbs

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