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Olympic Trivia Answers Round 5

As we wind up our quizzes, how'd you do?

Are you a gold medal winner? For the past week, Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch has tested your knowledge of the Olympics and this is the final quiz. So, how'd you do?

Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Here are the answers for Round 5. The correct answer is in BOLD:

1. Which team leads all other teams in the Opening Ceremony procession?

  • Team USA
  • Great Britain
  • the Greek team
  • the host country

 

2. The Games were not held in which of the following years?

  • 1940
  • 1912
  • 1988
  • 2000

 

3. How did the Olympic flame arrive in England for the 2012 Games?

  • Ship
  • Airplane
  • Helicopter
  • Underground tunnel

 

4. What contest of team strength was an official Olympic event from 1900 to 1920?

  • Polo
  • Gliding
  • Tug of War
  • Softball

Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? Check out our Directory and Events Calendar for listings of places where you can learn and participate in Olympic sports ranging from basketball to karate, gymnastics, swimming and more.

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