Anzac Day
Food idioms
Kiwi slang
Conversation
100

What is the date of Anzac Day?

April 25th

100

What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?

Very easy.

100

What is Kiwi slang for 'sausage'?

Snag.

100

What information is important to learn when we first meet someone?

Their name.

200

What does ANZAC stand for?

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

200

What does the idiot 'Go bananas' mean?

Go wild or crazy.

200

What is Kiwi slang for a bag of dried fruit, nuts and chocolate you take hiking?

Scroggin

200

Give an example of an open question you could use when meeting someone for the first time?

Various

300

What are the ingredients in Anzac biscuits?

Rolled oats, plain flour, sugar, coconut, golden syrup, bi-carbonate of soda and boiling water.

300

What does 'Cool as a cucumber' mean?

Very relaxed.

300

What is the difference in New Zealand between chips and hot chips?

Chips are in a plastic or foil bag and bought at the supermarket. Hot chips (fries) are bought at a takeaway.

300

How can you end a conversation when you need to leave and the other person is still talking/

Various: I'm sorry to interrupt, but I have to go to work. Let's catch up next week. 

400

Why did people send Anzac biscuits to the soldiers?

They have high nutritional value (oats) and stay fresh for a long time.

400

What is the food idiom for an intelligent person?

A smart cookie.

400

What is 'Hokey Pokey'?

Similar to honeycomb. It can be ice cream, chocolate or lollies

400

What is something you learned about conversations in our library group?

Various.