CONTEST: How Aussie Are You?

I know there's chatter about an economic stimulus, but frankly I can't see it (worldwide, or other) if it doesn't impact something I love.  What do I love?  Well, I love books, and I'd wager that you do too!  And really, what's better than free books?  C'mon.  I'm giving away the entire LegumeMan library - 6 books I can stand behind 150%!

We put LegumeMan Books in the spotlight a little while back.  Now, we're going to put the whole continent in the limelight.  How well do you know Australia?  Well, the fine folks at LegumeMan have given me a catalogue to give away - yes, that includes Garrett Cook's "Archelon Ranch", Matt Revert's "A Million Versions of Right", and Jess Gulbranson's "10 A Boot Stomping...", and Jason Wuchenich's "Dinner Bell for the Dream Worms".  All books, the Authors Speak has read, loved and is ready to share. Do you want them?  You know you do, right?  Well, what are you waiting for?  Keep reading and figure out how!

HOW AUSSIE ARE YOU?

Unless you're just a brown-eyed mullet, you're probably aces when it comes to your literature.  I know you know your hippie-dippe feral writers.  But what about your Australian brethren?  We've a cool prize to award a special winner.  But you'll have to be a dunny rat to come close.  And don't even bother if you're one of those Taswegians!  Taswegians = disqualified.

The brilliant folks at Australian publishing house LegumeMan, have offered up a grand prize of their entire catalog to one lucky winner.  Having read these books, I'll tell you this: They're good.  You get "Archelon Ranch" by Garrett Cook, "A Million Versions of Right" by Matt Revert, and many more.  Since Australia is the land of rustic adventure, over-the-top animals, and fair suck of the sav, we're going to make you work for it.  We're sending you on walkabout...er, at least walkabout on the Internets.
Put the didgeridoos away and stop playing with your dongers, 'cause here are the rules:
RULES
1.) First, you must be a fan (now the infamous "like") on facebook.  If you don't already like us, do so by following the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Author-Speaks-Series/109500745753372. Yes, we're that low on self esteem these days.
2.) You must answer the questions below accurately and email them to me (ericm@witty.com) with the subject header: I'm Australian.  All responses with all six correct answers will be entered into the drawing.  If no emails contain all six correct answers, we'll drop it to five, and so on.
3.) All emailed entries must be received no later than 9/15/2010

 SCAVENGER HUNT:
We at "The Authors Speak" are all about promoting literacy.  But, how much do you know about Australian lit?  We test your knowledge here and now.  One lucky winner will win the entire LegumeMan catalogue.

1. Name the two-time Booker Prize-winning author of such classics as "Illywhacker" and "Oscar and Lucinda".
2. The prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award is one of the highest honors an author can receive.  Established in 1954, what was the first year it was awarded?  And, to whom and for what book?
3. Author Terry Pratchett is not Australian.  However, in Discworld there is a mirror version of the "Lost Continent".  What is the Discworld name of this continent (hint: it's also the name of a beer in Australia)?
4. How many times has Thomas Keneally (author of "Schindler's List") won the Miles Franklin Literary Award?
5. Writer, director, producer, idiot savant Yahoo Serious did not come into this world named Yahoo.  What was his birth name?
6. The man behind Dame Edna - Barry Humphries - has had an established career.  His most recent memoir was entitled "My Life As __________".  Fill in the blank.

Good luck, and godspeed.