Australia 3

Question 1

Why does the author celebrate on January 26?

Accepted Answer

Because Australia is a great country

Question 2

What date is approaching in the text?

Accepted Answer

January 26

Question 3

Does the author believe protesting the date will help Aboriginal people most in need?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 4

According to the author, will changing the date of Australia Day solve the problems faced by Aboriginal Australians?

Accepted Answer

Still not

Question 5

What does Robert Isaacs believe about Australia Day?

Accepted Answer

It brings the community together

Question 6

What does the author call the protests about Australia Day?

Accepted Answer

A smokescreen

Question 7

What additional issues are faced by Aboriginal Australians?

Accepted Answer

Community dysfunction and unemployment

Question 8

How does the author view the historical event of the invasion?

Accepted Answer

Not worthy of celebrating

Question 9

What are some real problems faced by Aboriginal Australians mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

Violence and poor health

Question 10

What is a common retort about Australia Day?

Accepted Answer

"It’s not so great for many Aboriginal people."

Question 11

What do most Aussies look forward to on January 26?

Accepted Answer

A day off work

Question 12

What does the author encourage objectors to consider?

Accepted Answer

The real problems faced by Aboriginal Australians

Question 13

Who is Robert Isaacs?

Accepted Answer

An Aboriginal elder

Question 14

What question does the author suggest people ask themselves?

Accepted Answer

“How will changing the name or the date help those who are suffering most?”

Question 15

What is the main focus of the author's argument?

Accepted Answer

Addressing real issues faced by Aboriginal Australians

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