Quiz Questions for w/e 16th November

Here we go again.

1. Which classic 1981 movie is described by IMDB as “Archeologist and adventurer is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.” 2. Which element has a chemical symbol of Os? 3. Which “ology” is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. 4. Hu Jintao will be replaced by Xi Jinping in which position (amongst other titles) ; a) Premier of the People’s Republic of China or b) President of the People’s Republic of China 5. Which country was telecommunications giant Nokia founded in? 6. Wikipedia states that Cape Froward is the southernmost point on the mainland of South America - in which country is it? 7. Which bird is the fastest flyer in the world, with a dive speed of ~320 km/h? 8. What is heliophobia the fear of? 9. The Australian Women’s team for which sport is known as the Opals? 10. 16th November 1920 Australia’s national airline was formed - now known by it’s acronym - what was it’s full name when it was founded?

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Raiders of the Lost Ark

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Osmium

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Opthalmology

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President

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Finland

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Chile

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Peregrine falcon

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Sunlight

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Basketball

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