Quiz on Banjo Paterson

Where did Banjo Paterson spend much of his childhood?

• Binalong, New South Wales

• Sydney, New South Wales

• Melbourne, Victoria

• Brisbane, Queensland

What genre of literature is Banjo Paterson associated with?

• Bush poetry

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Mystery

What happened to Paterson's father's wool clip?

• It was stolen

• It was lost in a flood

• It was sold

• It was damaged in a fire

What did Paterson's family do after his uncle died?

• Moved to Sydney

• Took over the uncle's farm in Illalong

• Sold their property

• Moved to Melbourne

What was the main route near Illalong?

• Between Melbourne and Sydney

• Between Sydney and Brisbane

• Between Melbourne and Adelaide

• Between Sydney and Canberra

What was the name of the property where Banjo Paterson was born?

• Illalong

• Narrambla

• Buckinbah Station

• Yass

What was the nationality of Banjo Paterson's mother?

• Scottish

• English

• Australian

• Irish

What type of coaches were familiar sights to Paterson?

• Cobb and Co coaches

• School coaches

• Sports coaches

• Train coaches

What activities did the horsemen from the Murrumbidgee River area and Snowy Mountains country participate in?

• Picnic races and polo matches

• Horse racing and show jumping

• Dressage and barrel racing

• Rodeo and trail riding

Where did Paterson receive his early education before attending the bush school at Binalong?

• From a governess

• At a public school

• At a private tutor's home

• At a boarding school