Oodgeroo Noonuccal Context Quiz

What was Oodgeroo Noonuccal's previous name?

• Kath Walker

• Oodgeroo Walker

• Kath Noonuccal

• Noonuccal Walker

Which of the following best describes Oodgeroo Noonuccal's primary occupations?

• Athlete and coach

• Artist and educator

• Scientist and researcher

• Politician and lawyer

In which decade did Oodgeroo Noonuccal begin her career in poetry?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What was the title of Oodgeroo Noonuccal's first major poetry publication in 1964?

• The River Flows

• We Are Going

• The Dispossessed

• Aboriginal Voices

Why did Oodgeroo Noonuccal return her Member of the British Empire award in 1987?

• To focus on her writing career

• To protest the Australian bicentennial celebrations

• To accept a different award

• To move to a different country

What does the name 'Oodgeroo' mean in her traditional language?

• River

• Paperbark tree

• Warrior

• Poet

Which of the following themes is NOT prominent in Oodgeroo Noonuccal's poetry?

• Political protest

• Aboriginal rights

• Romantic love

• Cultural identity

In what year did Kath Walker adopt her traditional name, Oodgeroo Noonuccal?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1988

• 1990

Which famous Australian poet is Oodgeroo Noonuccal compared to in terms of book sales?

• Banjo Paterson

• Dorothea Mackellar

• CJ Dennis

• Les Murray

What aspect of Oodgeroo Noonuccal's work is described as 'distinctive and pioneering'?

• Her novels

• Her poetry

• Her paintings

• Her speeches