5 MINUTE QUIZ

1. The phrase ‘‘pining for the fjords’’ originated in a famous skit in what TV comedy series?

2. The multinational liquor conglomerate Bacardi was founded in what country?

3. In which Australian city would you find a sports ground with a grandstand named after rugby league hero Mal Meninga?

4. What long-established dairy brand was inspired by a tattoo on a farmworker’s arm?

5. In which city would you find suburbs named Holdens Bay, Te Ngae and O¯ whata?

6. The disparaging term ‘‘drongo’’ originated in which country: Ireland, Australia or Scotland?

7. In literature, who were the original star-crossed lovers?

8. On a map of New Zealand, what word precedes Foulwind, Campbell and Colville?

9. The organisation originally known as the Society for the Promotion of the Health of Women and Children became better known by what name?

10. What is the full name of the university degree known as an MBA?

Correction

Yesterday’s quiz incorrectly said Sir Jerry Mateparae was the High Commissioner to Britain. In fact, he finished his term last year.

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