Friday, 17 June 2016

Post Quizzes: How well do you know Europe?

(June 12, 2016 edition); How well do you know the Nationals' opening day starters?;
 
Post Quizzes
 
 
How well do you know Europe?
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Antonio Parrinello/Reuters
This country is home to Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Yes: a volcano in Europe!
Greece Sweden
Italy Latvia
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Via AP
Every country has its own folklore, but this state seems particularly rich in magical creatures, from the Loch Ness Monster to shape-shifting water spirits called kelpies. It's also home to a certain wand-wielding "boy who lived."
Britain Ireland
Cyprus Finland
3
Nothing like a nice flag to demonstrate love of country. In Europe, flags using red, white and green are particularly popular. Maybe you know which country flies this flag.
Bulgaria Hungary
France Italy
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(June 12, 2016 edition)
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., visits leaders in Washington DC.; Jabin Botsford
Bernie Sanders and his supporters were angry at the Associated Press for announcing what on Monday?
That Hillary Clinton had already won Tuesday’s California primary. That Hillary Clinton had already secured enough delegates to win the nomination.
That Hillary Clinton had the best chance of defeating Donald Trump. All of the above.
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Who is this, and why was she in the news? 
Ivanka Trump; doing damage control for her father. Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer, who announced Yahoo would auction off thousands of patents.
Maria Sharapova, who was banned from professional tennis for two years. Carrie Underwood, who won at the CMT Awards.
3
Who said this about whom? “I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office.”
Barack Obama about Hillary Clinton Ivanka Trump about Donald Trump
Elizabeth Warren about Hillary Clinton Newt Gingrich about Donald Trump
How well do you know the Nationals' opening day starters?
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(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)
Who started for the Nationals on opening day in 2005?
Livan Hernandez Tony Armas
Ryan Drese Esteban Loaiza
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Who started for the Nationals on opening day in 2006?
Pedro Astacio Livan Hernandez
Ramon Ortiz John Patterson
3
Who started for the Nationals on opening day in 2007? 
Shawn Hill Matt Chico
John Patterson Jerome Williams
 
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