Autumn break - quiz

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1-3

 Autumn Idioms

The kids were running around the house all day. They were driving me nuts.

Can you turn the music down ? It is driving me nuts.

How many states does America have?

1. 20
2. 35
3. 50
4. 65

What's the name of the flag?

1. Stars and Stripes
2. Blue, Red and White
3. Star Spangled Banner
4. American Flag

What do the stars on the flag represent?

1. countries
2. nations
3. stars in the sky
4. states

What do the lines on the flag represent?

1. 13 original cities
2. 13 original countries
3. 13 original states
4. 13 original waters

Who discovered America (seen from a European perspective)?

1. Amerigo Vespucci
2. Abel Tasman
3. Willem Barentsz
4. Christoffel Columbus

This animal is native to which country?

1. Canada
2. Scotland
3. Australia
4. New Zealand

This is called Haggis. It contains sheep's lungs, heart, liver and various spices wrapped in sheep's stomach.

In which country is haggis considered a delicacy?

1. Northern Ireland
2. Scotland
3. England
4. Wales

This is the flag of which country?

1. Australia
2. Canada
3. New Zealand
4. United States

What is the name of the light yellow country?

1. England
2. Northern Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales

What is the name of that posture dance?

1. Matatini
2. Iwi
3. Haka
4. Taonga

What is the capital of Australia?

1. Melbourne
2. Camberra
3. Sydney
4. Perth

Which two languages are the official languages of Canada?

1. English and Spanish
2. English and French
3. English and Maori
4. English and Hawaiian

This is the flag of which indigenous* people?
(* original or native)

1. Moari (New Zealand)
2. Native Hawaiians (USA)
3. Aboriginals (Australia)
4. Aboriginals (Canada)

What is the name of this prison island off the coast of San Francisco?

1. Alcatraz
2. Folsom
3. Rikers Island
4. Leavenworth

What is the name of this musical instrument?

1. Bagpipes
2. Didgeridoo
3. Hurdy Gurdy
4. Theremin

Who is this man?

1. Malcolm X
2. Martin Luther King Jr.
3. Muhammad Ali
4. Cassius Clay

One of the seven wonders of the world is located in Australia. What is it called?

1. Rainbow Reef
2. Lord Howe Island
3. Apo Reef
4. Great Barrier Reef

What is the name of this sculpture?

1. Blue Mountains National Memorial
2. Mount Rushmore National Memorial
3. Crazy Horse Memorial
4. Rocky Mountains Memorial

What is the name of the skirt Scottish men traditionally wear?

1. Pa'u
2. Sporran
3. Kilt
4. Ghillie Brogues

Which accent did you like best?

1. German
2. Australian
3. Bostonian
4. Valley girl

According to this man, what's so annoying about the Australian accent?

1. everything sounds angry
2. everything sounds like a question
3. everything sounds very loud
4. everyone sounds drunk

Why should you come to Australia according to this song?

1. you might accidentaly get killed
2. the weather is lovely
3. you can eat vegamite every day
4. the beaches are lovely

Tekst

Which sport do prince Harry and William play here?

1. rugby
2. cross country
3. polo
4. horse hockey

Have a lovely autumn break!