| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Of all the cities in the world with a population over 1 million, Melbourne is the .... | Southernmost | 82%
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| What caused the population of Melbourne to mushroom from 10,000 in 1840 to over 100,000 by 1854? | Gold rush | 75%
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| What killed 173 people in the area around Melbourne on Black Saturday in 2009? | Bush fires | 74%
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| What TV show took place in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough? | Neighbours | 68%
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| Who is often considered the founder of Melbourne? | John Batman | 65%
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| Which Australian state is Melbourne the capital of? | Victoria | 64%
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| How long, in total, was Melbourne locked down during Covid? | 262 days | 63%
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| Who was hanged in Melbourne in 1880? | Ned Kelly | 60%
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| When did Melbourne host the Summer Olympics? | 1956 | 52%
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| On what bay is Melbourne located? | Port Philip Bay | 44%
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