First Fleet story 4C quiz!

What was the name of the ship carrying the Year 4 convicts?

• The Alexander
• The Lady Penrhyn
• The Big Banana
• The HMS Homework

Answer explanation

The Alexander was one of the First Fleet ships carrying convicts.

Where was the First Fleet sailing to?

• New South Wales
• New Zealand
• The Moon
• The Land of Lost Lunchboxes

Answer explanation

The First Fleet sailed to New South Wales, Australia.

Why was Sarah sent away?

• She stole a loaf of bread
• She threw a loaf of bread
• She opened a bakery without permission
• She started a bread-fan club

Answer explanation

Sarah was transported for stealing a loaf of bread.

What crime did Becky commit?

• Stealing silk
• Eating all the pudding
• Stealing a pirate’s hat
• Borrowing the Queen’s slippers

Answer explanation

Becky stole silk for a gown fit for a queen.

What did Edward steal?

• Apples and cheese
• Gold bars
• The teacher’s stapler
• An entire cow

Answer explanation

Edward stole apples and cheese at night.

What did Thenu plan to start in the new land?

• A sewing circle
• A pirate crew
• A bread museum
• A rock band called The Transportables

Answer explanation

Thenu planned to start a sewing circle in Australia.

What was Carter’s unlucky reason for transportation?

• A London man pushed him
• He fell off a ship
• He forgot to do his homework
• He stole the Crown Jewels

Answer explanation

Carter was accused unfairly after being pushed.

Why did Mai say the voyage was 'almost peaceful'?

• The trade winds blew steadily
• Everyone was asleep
• She had noise-cancelling earplugs
• The captain played lullabies

Answer explanation

The trade winds made the sea calmer and steady.

What kind of ship was The Alexander?

• A convict transport ship
• A cruise ship
• A floating classroom
• A pizza delivery vessel

Answer explanation

The Alexander was a convict transport ship.

What was Brian complaining about?

• His hard wooden bed
• His missing socks
• The captain’s jokes
• The lack of Netflix

Answer explanation

Brian said his bed was like a wooden plank of despair.