18 Questions
What was the nickname Banjo Paterson chose for himself, based on his favorite horse?
Banjo
Where was Banjo Paterson born?
Narrambla
Which school did Banjo Paterson attend in Sydney?
Sydney Grammar School
What was Banjo Paterson's occupation?
Poet
What did Banjo Paterson's father do for a living?
Grazier
When did Banjo Paterson pass away?
5th February 1941
Where did Banjo Paterson start his own law firm?
Sydney
Under what pseudonym did Banjo Paterson publish his works in the Bulletin and Sydney Mail?
The Banjo
In which year did Banjo Paterson write his most famous poem, 'Waltzing Matilda'?
1895
What was the title of Banjo Paterson's first book that sold out in the first week?
The Man from Snowy River
In which year did Banjo Paterson marry Alice Walker?
1903
Where did Banjo Paterson work as an editor in 1903?
Sydney
What was Banjo Paterson's nickname derived from?
To differentiate him from many other boys named Andrew
Why did Banjo Paterson join the army during World War I?
As an ambulance driver in France
In relation to Banjo Paterson, what does the term 'pseudonym' refer to?
A fictitious name used by an author
What term best describes Banjo Paterson's literary output?
Prolific
Why did Banjo Paterson's teacher suggest the nickname 'Banjo'?
To set him apart from the other boys named Andrew
Which of the following words could be synonymous with 'immigrant' based on the provided definitions?
Foreigner
Learn about the life of Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, a renowned Australian poet born in 1864. Explore his family background, childhood, and early influences on his poetry. Discover how his parents' occupations and interests shaped his literary career.
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