Banjo Paterson: Life and Works
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What was the nickname Banjo Paterson chose for himself, based on his favorite horse?

  • Barty
  • Graziern
  • Pony
  • Banjo (correct)
  • Where was Banjo Paterson born?

  • Orange
  • Sydney
  • Gladesville
  • Narrambla (correct)
  • Which school did Banjo Paterson attend in Sydney?

  • Narrambla School
  • University of Sydney
  • Rockend School
  • Sydney Grammar School (correct)
  • What was Banjo Paterson's occupation?

    <p>Poet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Banjo Paterson's father do for a living?

    <p>Grazier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Banjo Paterson pass away?

    <p>5th February 1941</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Banjo Paterson start his own law firm?

    <p>Sydney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what pseudonym did Banjo Paterson publish his works in the Bulletin and Sydney Mail?

    <p>The Banjo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Banjo Paterson write his most famous poem, 'Waltzing Matilda'?

    <p>1895</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of Banjo Paterson's first book that sold out in the first week?

    <p>The Man from Snowy River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Banjo Paterson marry Alice Walker?

    <p>1903</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Banjo Paterson work as an editor in 1903?

    <p>Sydney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Banjo Paterson's nickname derived from?

    <p>To differentiate him from many other boys named Andrew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Banjo Paterson join the army during World War I?

    <p>As an ambulance driver in France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to Banjo Paterson, what does the term 'pseudonym' refer to?

    <p>A fictitious name used by an author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term best describes Banjo Paterson's literary output?

    <p>Prolific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Banjo Paterson's teacher suggest the nickname 'Banjo'?

    <p>To set him apart from the other boys named Andrew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words could be synonymous with 'immigrant' based on the provided definitions?

    <p>Foreigner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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