Winton Waves & Government Quiz

Which animal is central to Blueback?

• Shark

• Whale

• Groper

• Dolphin

What is Tim Winton passionate about?

• Maths

• Skateboarding

• Marine conservation

• Mountaineering

What best describes Winton’s writing style?

• Robotic

• Detailed and poetic

• Fast-paced thriller

• Scripted

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like'

• A factual statement

• A direct comparison without ‘like’ or ‘as’

• A type of fish

What does ‘conservation’ mean?

• Party planning

• Saving and protecting nature

• Building houses

• Water fights

Which quote shows concern for the environment?

• “The sky was purple.”

• “Fish leapt like silver coins.”

• “Plastic choked the tide.”

• “A bird flew overhead.”

When was the Australian Federation formed?

• 1899

• 1901

• 1915

• 1920

Medicare is funded by which government?

• Local

• Federal

• State

• Shared

What are the two houses of Federal Parliament?

• Executive Council and Legislative Assembly

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Local and Federal

• Queen and Council

What’s the purpose of Federation?

• To create sports teams

• To centralise power

• To unify colonies

• To raise taxes