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At an Aussie BBQ, a “snag” is…
A. A sneaky seagull
B. A burnt onion
C. A mystery skewer
D. A sausage
D. A sausage
On Aussie invites, BYO most commonly means:
A. Bring Your Office (remote work, but social)
B. Bring Your Orangutan (wild party)
C. Bring Your Own alcohol/beverages
D. Bring Your Own sunscreen only
C. Bring Your Own alcohol/beverages
The “Aussie salute” is iconic in summer. Which insect invasion inspired this gesture?
A. Mosquitoes
B. Blowflies
C. March flies
D. Sandflies
C. March flies
The Philippines’ most famous mango variety—the one tourists rave about—is:
A. R2E2 (the superhero mango)
B. Kensington Pride (Bowen)
C. Carabao (a.k.a. Manila Super Mango)
D. Tommy Atkins (the gym bro mango)
C. Carabao (a.k.a. Manila Super Mango)
Which Filipino dessert layers graham crackers, sweetened cream, and ripe mangoes, then chills to set?
A. Tiramisu
B. Mango float (mango royale)
C. Panna cotta
D. Ube halaya
B. Mango float (mango royale)
SunSmart’s updated message extends “Slip‑Slop‑Slap” with two more actions. Which pair completes it?
A. Sip & Stretch
B. Seek & Slide
C. See & Shield
D. Shade & Spray
B. Seek & Slide (Slip on clothing, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, Slide on sunglasses)
The street‑vendor “dirty ice cream” in the Philippines is actually:
A. Gelato that forgot to shower
B. Frozen taho
C. Sorbetes (traditional Filipino ice cream)
D. Shaved ice with soy sauce (please no)
C. Sorbetes (traditional Filipino ice cream)
Pavlova toppings spark friendly debate. Which one screams “Aussie summer” the loudest?
A. Cranberries
B. Passionfruit
C. Rhubarb
D. Marmalade (bold choice)
B. Passionfruit
If you layer halo‑halo incorrectly (ice first, milk last), what catastrophic event occurs according to Filipino dessert folklore?
A. The spoon bends like in The Matrix
B. The leche flan declares independence and floats away
C. Your officemates form a committee to “help you mix it properly” and eat half of it
D. PAGASA issues a “Dessert Disruption Warning Signal No. 5”
C. Your officemates form a committee and eat half — the “just a spoonful” phenomenon strikes again.
Which factor best explains why UV can be brutal even when the air isn’t scorching?
A. Air temperature drives UV directly
B. Wind speed boosts UV
C. Solar elevation/angle (time of day)
D. Passing trams magnify sunlight
C. Solar elevation/angle (time of day)
The Philippines’ Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) indicates expected typhoon winds. What is the highest signal number?
A. Signal No. 3
B. Signal No. 4
C. Signal No. 5
D. Signal No. 6
C. Signal No. 5
When you drop a sausage at an Aussie summer BBQ, what’s the scientifically proven first law of snag dynamics?
A. It rolls toward the nearest ant colony at 9.8 m/s²
B. It instantly becomes “fair game” for anyone within 3 metres
C. It sticks to the grill forever, creating a new element called Snagium
D. It lands butter‑side down on the grass, even if there’s no butter
D. It lands butter‑side down on the grass — Murphy’s Law applies to BBQs too.