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Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge Round 5

How well do you know the history of the Olympic Games?

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?

Select your answers in the polls below (or post them in the comments below). We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 2 p.m. Friday

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

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

 

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

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  • 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? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the Let’s Move website, which has a page about how to set up your own local Olympics

Also 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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