Growing up Evonne
The Australian State which Evonne grew up in.
New South Wales
Wimbledon, the world’s most famous tennis tournament, is held in which country?
England (United Kingdom)
In 1975, Australians could watch TV in something new for the first time. What was it?
Colour
The Aboriginal flag was first flown in 1971. What are its three colours?
Black, red and yellow
In a script, these instructions are usually written in italics or brackets and tell actors how to move or speak. What are they?
Stage directions
Evonne grew up in a small country town famous for its wheat. What was the town called?
Barellan
Evonne’s nickname is also the title of our play. What is it?
Sunshine Supergirl
Which famous Sydney building, with a roof shaped like sails, opened in 1973?
Sydney Opera House
On the Aboriginal flag, what does the yellow circle represent?
The sun
A long speech given by one character is called a what?
Monologue
Evonne is a proud member of which Aboriginal nation?
Wiradjuri
Evonne won Wimbledon for the first time in 1971. Was she closer to 15, 19 or 25 years old?
19
Cyclone Tracy destroyed most of this city on Christmas Day 1974. Which city was it?
Darwin
In 1972, Aboriginal activists set up a protest outside Parliament House in Canberra. It used a beach umbrella and later tents. What was it called?
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy
A character is alone on stage and speaks their private thoughts aloud. What is this technique?
Soliloquy
Evonne’s dad worked with sheep. What was his job? (Hint: it involves wool.)
Shearer
In 1971, Australia gave Evonne a national award. What was it?
Australian of the Year
This Prime Minister was elected in 1972 with the slogan “It’s Time”. Who was he?
Gough Whitlam
In 1975, Gough Whitlam poured soil into the hand of Gurindji leader Vincent Lingiari. What was being handed back?
Land (Gurindji land / land rights)
A character quickly speaks to the audience, and the other characters on stage can’t hear. What is this?
Aside
At about 14, Evonne left home to train with her coach. Which big city did she move to?
Sydney
When Evonne won Wimbledon again in 1980, she became the first person in 66 years to win it while being what?
A mother
In 1973, the voting age in Australia was lowered from 21 to what?
18
In the 1970s, tennis was mostly played at private clubs. Why might this have made it hard for families like Evonne’s to play?
It was expensive (fees, equipment, club membership), and clubs could exclude people
Evonne stands next to her coach, turns to the audience and whispers, “He has no idea how nervous I am.” Which technique is this, and how do you know?
An aside, because she speaks to the audience while another character is on stage and he can’t hear her