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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Grazier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Banjo Paterson pass away?

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

Where did Banjo Paterson start his own law firm?

<p>Sydney (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1895 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Banjo Paterson marry Alice Walker?

<p>1903 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Banjo Paterson work as an editor in 1903?

<p>Sydney (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes Banjo Paterson's literary output?

<p>Prolific (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Foreigner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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