Sydney Opera House

1. What is the main cause of the protests in Australia?

• The decision to screen an Everest Cup advert at the Sydney Opera House

• 1. The staging of the world's oldest horse race.

• Dissatisfaction with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

2. What is the Everest Cup according to the text?

• 1. An iconic Australian mountain.

• 1. A famous horse race.

• 1. A historical monument in Sydney.

2. Who supports the decision to use the Sydney Opera House to advertise the Everest Cup?

• 1. The former executive director of the Opera House.

• 1. Australian citizens.

• 1. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

2. What is the Australian Prime Minister's view of the controversy?

• 1. He supports the decision and considers it to be irrelevant.

• 1. He strongly opposes the decision to use the Opera House for publicity.

• 1. He has no clear view on the matter.

1. How did the former executive director of the Opera describe the decision to promote the race at the monument?

• 1. As a brave and necessary action.

• 1. As rude, inappropriate and offensive.

• 1. As a clever marketing strategy.

1. How did the son of the architect of the Opera House feel about advertising on the building?

• 1. That his father would have agreed with the decision.

• 1. That his father would have tolerated the advertising.

• 1. That his father would have been against it and would have been upset.

2. How would you describe the state politicians' stance on the controversy?

• 1. They unanimously supported the decision to use the Opera House for publicity.

• 1. They were divided on the appropriateness of advertising at the Opera House.

• 1. They were strongly opposed to advertising in the Opera House.

2. What was the Australian public's reaction to the controversy?

• 1. The majority supported the idea of using the Opera House for advertising.

• 1. Tens of thousands signed a petition to block the advertising plans.

• 1. Public reaction was indifferent.

2. How did the former executive director feel about the artistic integrity of the building?

• 1. That advertising would improve the artistic integrity of the Opera House.

• 1. That advertising would corrupt the artistic integrity of the building.

• 1. That the artistic integrity would not be affected by advertising.

1. How did the architect's son feel about advertising in the Opera House?

• • He was enthusiastic and in favour of the advertising.

• • He felt indifferent towards the advertising.

• • He felt disgusted and opposed to the advertising.