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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, July 6, 2013

1.  Where would you encounter a shikaree? 2. What is the name of Shirley McLaine's brother? 3.  Who was the person who introduced Theosophy to most...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 29, 2013

The Canadian maple leaf has three ''lobes and tips'', while the Norwegian tree has five of each. Fitzroy was a name given to sons, usually...

Diana’s Quiz – June 29, 2013

What distinguishes the Canadian maple leaf from the Norwegian maple leaf? What is the significance of the surname Fitzroy? From what tree are the flowers of...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 22, 2013

Jacob Zuma is the president of South Africa  Avidin is a protein found in egg white.  A maduro is a tightly-rolled cigar.  They usually cost more,...

Diana’s Quiz – June 22, 2013

Who is the president of South Africa? Where do you find the protein avidin? What would you do with a maduro? Who was the first Chinese-Canadian elected to...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 15, 2013

There are 105 seats in the Canadian senate.  The skin is our largest organ  Columbus made 4 voyages to the New World.  Joseph Conrad was born in...

Diana’s Quiz – June 15, 2013

How many seats are there in the Canadian senate? What is the largest organ in the human body? How many voyages did Columbus make to the...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 08, 2013

Toronto-born Sydney Newman created Dr Who in 1963 while he was Head of BBC TV Drama.  As well, he is credited with developing The Avengers.  His...

Diana’s Quiz – June 8, 2013

Who was the creator of Dr Who? According to Greek mythology, what 3 animals comprise a chimera? What is a natural source of anthrax? Who was the...

Diana’s Quiz – June 1, 2013

What was Mercutio's dying curse in 'Romeo and Juliet?' Who composed the Yellow River Concerto? Give an example of a polyomino. Who was Marc-Aurèle du Foy Suzor-Coté? Who...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 1, 2013

Mercutio's dying curse was "A plague o(n) both your houses''. The Yellow River Concerto was composed by the 'Yellow River Composers' Committee' of at least...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – May 25, 2013

Chocolate as a drink we would recognize originated with the Mayan culture Elizabeth II said that she was going home to Canada tomorrow at the end...

Diana’s Quiz – May 25, 2013

In which culture did chocolate as a drink originate? Who said, on leaving California for British Columbia, ''I am going home to Canada tomorrow''? Name at...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – May 18, 2013

Emil Zatopek was named the best runner of all time by Runners' World on February 28 of this year.  It had been a very long and...
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