Test your Aussie mettle
Nov 4th 2005, 4:42 am
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Test your Aussie mettle
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...-28100,00.html
People who want to become UK citizens now have to pass a test of Britishness to make the grade.
Questions include:
* Your employer can dismiss you for joining a trade union. True or false?
* Which two telephone numbers can be used to dial the emergency services? 112, 123, 555 or 999?
We asked NEWS.com.au readers what questions should be part of an Australian citizenship test and we were deluged with responses.
We've put together a quiz based on some of the best suggestions. So, do you know the difference between a pot and a middy?
From: Stu
How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog?
From: Patrick
When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first?
From: Vian
Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine.
From: Brendan
How many beers in a slab?
From: Glenn
You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False?
From: Phil
Does "yeah-nah" mean "Yes and no" or "Maybe" or "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"?
From: Mark
The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers?
From: Thomas
When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal?
From: Lisa
Name three of the Daddo brothers.
From: Martin
Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC?
From: Joanne
Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach?
From: Darren
Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza?
From: Daniel
How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England?
From: Mick
How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h?
From: Sarah
Who are Scott and Charlene?
From: Michelle
How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle?
From: Kevin
If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally?
From: Caleb
Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest?
From: Lotte
Have you ever had/do you have a mullet?
From: Lauren
Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro?
From: Pedro
Comment: On which Ashes tour did Warney's hair look the best? 1993, 1997, 2001 or 2005?
From: Adrian
What someone is more likely to die of. 1) Red Back Spider 2) Great White Shark 3) Victorian Police Officer 4) King Brown Snake 5) Your missus after a big night 6) Dropbear?
From: Andy
How many times must a steak be turned on a conventional four-burner barbie?
From: Eva
Where do you wear a thong?
From: Stephanie
Can you sing along to Cold Chisel's Khe Sahn?
From: Corey
Explain both the "follow-on" and "LBW" rules in cricket and discuss the pros and cons for the third umpire decisions in the latter....
From: Harry
Name at least 5 items that must be taken to a BBQ.
From: David
Who is current Australian test cricket captain: a) Ricky Ponting b) Don Bradman c) John Howard d) Makybe Diva?
From: Mitch
Is it best to take a sick day on: a) When the cricket's on b) When the cricket's on c) When the crickets on?
From: Wayne
What animal is on the Bundaberg Rum bottle?
From: James
What is the difference between a pot and a middy of beer?
From: Cara
What are Budgie smugglers?
From: Priscilla
What brand and size of Esky will you be purchasing?
From: Jane
Did you cry when Molly died on a Country Practice?
From: Markus
A "Hoppoate" is: a) A breed of kangaroo b) A kind of Australian "wedgie" c) A disgraced Rugby League player?
From: Steve
What does having a 'chunder' mean?
From: Michelle
When you were young did you prefer the Hills Hoist over any swing set?
From: Cycloneozgirl
What do the following terms mean: a) Mate? b) Maate c) Maaaaaaate?
From: Blair
What does the terminology 'True Blue' mean?
People who want to become UK citizens now have to pass a test of Britishness to make the grade.
Questions include:
* Your employer can dismiss you for joining a trade union. True or false?
* Which two telephone numbers can be used to dial the emergency services? 112, 123, 555 or 999?
We asked NEWS.com.au readers what questions should be part of an Australian citizenship test and we were deluged with responses.
We've put together a quiz based on some of the best suggestions. So, do you know the difference between a pot and a middy?
From: Stu
How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog?
From: Patrick
When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first?
From: Vian
Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine.
From: Brendan
How many beers in a slab?
From: Glenn
You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False?
From: Phil
Does "yeah-nah" mean "Yes and no" or "Maybe" or "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"?
From: Mark
The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers?
From: Thomas
When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal?
From: Lisa
Name three of the Daddo brothers.
From: Martin
Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC?
From: Joanne
Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach?
From: Darren
Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza?
From: Daniel
How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England?
From: Mick
How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h?
From: Sarah
Who are Scott and Charlene?
From: Michelle
How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle?
From: Kevin
If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally?
From: Caleb
Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest?
From: Lotte
Have you ever had/do you have a mullet?
From: Lauren
Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro?
From: Pedro
Comment: On which Ashes tour did Warney's hair look the best? 1993, 1997, 2001 or 2005?
From: Adrian
What someone is more likely to die of. 1) Red Back Spider 2) Great White Shark 3) Victorian Police Officer 4) King Brown Snake 5) Your missus after a big night 6) Dropbear?
From: Andy
How many times must a steak be turned on a conventional four-burner barbie?
From: Eva
Where do you wear a thong?
From: Stephanie
Can you sing along to Cold Chisel's Khe Sahn?
From: Corey
Explain both the "follow-on" and "LBW" rules in cricket and discuss the pros and cons for the third umpire decisions in the latter....
From: Harry
Name at least 5 items that must be taken to a BBQ.
From: David
Who is current Australian test cricket captain: a) Ricky Ponting b) Don Bradman c) John Howard d) Makybe Diva?
From: Mitch
Is it best to take a sick day on: a) When the cricket's on b) When the cricket's on c) When the crickets on?
From: Wayne
What animal is on the Bundaberg Rum bottle?
From: James
What is the difference between a pot and a middy of beer?
From: Cara
What are Budgie smugglers?
From: Priscilla
What brand and size of Esky will you be purchasing?
From: Jane
Did you cry when Molly died on a Country Practice?
From: Markus
A "Hoppoate" is: a) A breed of kangaroo b) A kind of Australian "wedgie" c) A disgraced Rugby League player?
From: Steve
What does having a 'chunder' mean?
From: Michelle
When you were young did you prefer the Hills Hoist over any swing set?
From: Cycloneozgirl
What do the following terms mean: a) Mate? b) Maate c) Maaaaaaate?
From: Blair
What does the terminology 'True Blue' mean?
Nov 4th 2005, 4:49 am
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Re: Test your Aussie mettle
Maybe Australia would have won the ashes if Makybe Diva had been the captain!!
Nov 4th 2005, 4:57 am
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Re: Test your Aussie mettle
Originally Posted by renth
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...-28100,00.html
People who want to become UK citizens now have to pass a test of Britishness to make the grade.
Questions include:
* Your employer can dismiss you for joining a trade union. True or false?
* Which two telephone numbers can be used to dial the emergency services? 112, 123, 555 or 999?
We asked NEWS.com.au readers what questions should be part of an Australian citizenship test and we were deluged with responses.
We've put together a quiz based on some of the best suggestions. So, do you know the difference between a pot and a middy?
From: Stu
How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog?
From: Patrick
When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first?
From: Vian
Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine.
From: Brendan
How many beers in a slab?
From: Glenn
You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False?
From: Phil
Does "yeah-nah" mean "Yes and no" or "Maybe" or "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"?
From: Mark
The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers?
From: Thomas
When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal?
From: Lisa
Name three of the Daddo brothers.
From: Martin
Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC?
From: Joanne
Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach?
From: Darren
Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza?
From: Daniel
How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England?
From: Mick
How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h?
From: Sarah
Who are Scott and Charlene?
From: Michelle
How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle?
From: Kevin
If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally?
From: Caleb
Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest?
From: Lotte
Have you ever had/do you have a mullet?
From: Lauren
Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro?
From: Pedro
Comment: On which Ashes tour did Warney's hair look the best? 1993, 1997, 2001 or 2005?
From: Adrian
What someone is more likely to die of. 1) Red Back Spider 2) Great White Shark 3) Victorian Police Officer 4) King Brown Snake 5) Your missus after a big night 6) Dropbear?
From: Andy
How many times must a steak be turned on a conventional four-burner barbie?
From: Eva
Where do you wear a thong?
From: Stephanie
Can you sing along to Cold Chisel's Khe Sahn?
From: Corey
Explain both the "follow-on" and "LBW" rules in cricket and discuss the pros and cons for the third umpire decisions in the latter....
From: Harry
Name at least 5 items that must be taken to a BBQ.
From: David
Who is current Australian test cricket captain: a) Ricky Ponting b) Don Bradman c) John Howard d) Makybe Diva?
From: Mitch
Is it best to take a sick day on: a) When the cricket's on b) When the cricket's on c) When the crickets on?
From: Wayne
What animal is on the Bundaberg Rum bottle?
From: James
What is the difference between a pot and a middy of beer?
From: Cara
What are Budgie smugglers?
From: Priscilla
What brand and size of Esky will you be purchasing?
From: Jane
Did you cry when Molly died on a Country Practice?
From: Markus
A "Hoppoate" is: a) A breed of kangaroo b) A kind of Australian "wedgie" c) A disgraced Rugby League player?
From: Steve
What does having a 'chunder' mean?
From: Michelle
When you were young did you prefer the Hills Hoist over any swing set?
From: Cycloneozgirl
What do the following terms mean: a) Mate? b) Maate c) Maaaaaaate?
From: Blair
What does the terminology 'True Blue' mean?
People who want to become UK citizens now have to pass a test of Britishness to make the grade.
Questions include:
* Your employer can dismiss you for joining a trade union. True or false?
* Which two telephone numbers can be used to dial the emergency services? 112, 123, 555 or 999?
We asked NEWS.com.au readers what questions should be part of an Australian citizenship test and we were deluged with responses.
We've put together a quiz based on some of the best suggestions. So, do you know the difference between a pot and a middy?
From: Stu
How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog?
From: Patrick
When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first?
From: Vian
Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine.
From: Brendan
How many beers in a slab?
From: Glenn
You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False?
From: Phil
Does "yeah-nah" mean "Yes and no" or "Maybe" or "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"?
From: Mark
The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers?
From: Thomas
When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal?
From: Lisa
Name three of the Daddo brothers.
From: Martin
Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC?
From: Joanne
Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach?
From: Darren
Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza?
From: Daniel
How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England?
From: Mick
How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h?
From: Sarah
Who are Scott and Charlene?
From: Michelle
How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle?
From: Kevin
If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally?
From: Caleb
Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest?
From: Lotte
Have you ever had/do you have a mullet?
From: Lauren
Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro?
From: Pedro
Comment: On which Ashes tour did Warney's hair look the best? 1993, 1997, 2001 or 2005?
From: Adrian
What someone is more likely to die of. 1) Red Back Spider 2) Great White Shark 3) Victorian Police Officer 4) King Brown Snake 5) Your missus after a big night 6) Dropbear?
From: Andy
How many times must a steak be turned on a conventional four-burner barbie?
From: Eva
Where do you wear a thong?
From: Stephanie
Can you sing along to Cold Chisel's Khe Sahn?
From: Corey
Explain both the "follow-on" and "LBW" rules in cricket and discuss the pros and cons for the third umpire decisions in the latter....
From: Harry
Name at least 5 items that must be taken to a BBQ.
From: David
Who is current Australian test cricket captain: a) Ricky Ponting b) Don Bradman c) John Howard d) Makybe Diva?
From: Mitch
Is it best to take a sick day on: a) When the cricket's on b) When the cricket's on c) When the crickets on?
From: Wayne
What animal is on the Bundaberg Rum bottle?
From: James
What is the difference between a pot and a middy of beer?
From: Cara
What are Budgie smugglers?
From: Priscilla
What brand and size of Esky will you be purchasing?
From: Jane
Did you cry when Molly died on a Country Practice?
From: Markus
A "Hoppoate" is: a) A breed of kangaroo b) A kind of Australian "wedgie" c) A disgraced Rugby League player?
From: Steve
What does having a 'chunder' mean?
From: Michelle
When you were young did you prefer the Hills Hoist over any swing set?
From: Cycloneozgirl
What do the following terms mean: a) Mate? b) Maate c) Maaaaaaate?
From: Blair
What does the terminology 'True Blue' mean?
