1 In February 2005, which renowned Canadian short
story writer was awarded the Medal of Honor for
Literature from the USA National Arts Club?
2 In which game is a flat stone bounced across the
surface of water?
3 Who was represented in Greek mythology as
wearing winged sandals?
4 What is the common name for pyrites or iron pyrites?
5 What name is given to the permanent freezing of the
ground in areas bordering on ice sheets?
6 What is the capital of Indonesia?
7 Which German composer wrote the opera Der
Rosenkavalier?
8 In which country is the port of Jaffna?
9 What was the name of the official bodyguard of
Roman emperors, created by Augustus?
10 Which archangel announced the birth of John the
Baptist to Zechariah?
ANSWERS:
1 Alice Munroe, 2 Ducks and drakes, 3 Hermes, 4 Fools’ gold, 5 Permafrost,
6 Jakarta, 7 Richard Strauss, 8 Sri Lanka, 9 Praetorian Guard, 10 Gabriel.
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