Sunday Snappy Trivia: Australian Edition

Grand Final Friday is an Australian holiday in which states? (select all that apply)

• Queensland

• Victoria

• Western Australia

• Tasmania

• New South Wales

Answer explanation

Grand Final Friday is a public holiday ONLY in Victoria.

In which state are quokkas native to?

• Northern Territory

• Western Australia

• South Australia

• Victoria

Choose all pairs that correctly match the states to its capital

• VIC - melbourne

• NSW - sydney

• QLD - cairns

• Tasmania - hobart

What is the national gemstone of Australia

• Emerald

• Topaz

• Opals

• Pearls

Which of the following is the largest desert by area, with 348750 km² ?

• Great Sandy Desert

• Great Victoria Desert

• Simpson Desert

• Little Sandy Desert

Despite its name, Victoria Bitter is actually ___

• Lager

• Pilsner

• IPA (indian pale ale)

• Bitter, as it should be

Which of the following cities was bombed by Japan in February 1942

• Perth

• Darwin

• Melbourne

• Sydney

Which type of coffee has confirmed roots in Melbourne?

• Magic

• Ristretto

• Flat White

• Piccolo

Answer explanation

The magic is an Australian coffee that originated in the cafes of Melbourne. It's very rare to find it on menus outside Melbourne. Simply put, the magic is made in a 5oz cup with a double ristretto (the first half of an espresso shot), then topped up flat white style milk (which is milk with little to no foam).

https://www.latteartguide.com/magic-coffee/

Melbourne in Australia has the largest population of which nationality outside of Europe?

• Greek

• Italian

• Russian

• Scandinavian

The Matrix was filmed in which Australian city?

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• Perth

• Adelaide