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Proulx, Patrick Raymond Passed away suddenly on July...

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Answers to Diana’s Quiz, August 22 2026

ANSWERS Christine Fréchette is the 'Premier' or 'Premier Ministre' of Quebec since April 2026. Glamping is camping in a more comfortable way, which includes taking upgraded amenities and modern...

Diana’s Quiz, August 22 2026

QUESTIONS Who is the Premier of Quebec? What is 'glamping'? What is Hezbollah? After Greenland, what is the world's largest island? What are the names of the 'Gemini'—the Twins—of...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – August 14, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The most popular breeds of dog are the Labrador Retriever, the French Bulldog and the. German Shepherd, along with the many mixed breeds. 2.  A pomander is...
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Diana’s Quiz – March 14, 2015

What is the Templeton Prize and who is this year’s winner? Who was Canada’s first French-Canadian governor-general?  Who was known as ‘The Schnozz’?  What was Robinson Crusoe’s...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – March 7, 2015

Sergey Lavrov is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night twins are Sebastian and Olivia. In 2013 Canadian Mylene Paquette rowed...

Diana’s Quiz – March 7, 2015

Who is the foreign minister of the Russian Federation? Who are the twins in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night?  In 2013, Canadian Mylene Paquette performed what outstanding feat...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 28, 2015

 Mallowan was Agatha Christie’s married name.  A Shiba Inu is a an ancient dog, dating back to 3rd century Japan. It is a breed of...

Diana’s Quiz – February 28, 2015

Which mystery writer’s married surname was Mallowan? What is a Shiba Inu? The word ‘fou’ in French, besides meaning ‘crazy’, is also a term for what...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 21, 2015

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, music and acrobatics.  It is sometimes referred to as a game,and derives from African...

Diana’s Quiz – February 21, 2015

What is capoeira? What does the term ‘twitching’ mean to a bird-watcher? The latest EKOS poll this month puts which political party in the lead in...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 14, 2015

Campari was originally coloured with carmine dye, prepared from cochineal beetles. An entire horse is an ungelded stallion.  The First Nations University of Canada is recognized...

Diana’s Quiz – February 14, 2015

What was the original source of the bright red colour of the Italian liqueur Campari?  What is the meaning of an ‘entire’ horse?  Where is the...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 7, 2015

Winnie Ille Pu is the only book on the NYT best seller. Translated from the beloved children's classic Winnie the Pooh The three proper names...

Diana’s Quiz – February 7, 2015

What was the only book written in Latin ever to have been featured on The New York Times best seller list? Oglesfield, Berkswell and Havarti...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – January 31, 2015

The new ruler of Saudi Arabia, following the death of King Abdullah, is Salman bin Abdul Aziz. The Dauphin is the heir apparent of a...

Diana’s Quiz – January 31, 2015

Who is the new ruler of Saudi Arabia? What is the title of the heir apparent of the French king? What are the names of the...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – January 24, 2015

The Ural Moutains separate Europe from Asia Romulus and Remus founded the cit of Rome as legend has it The sardine is named after Sardinia. Barry Bonds...
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