ANSWERS: August 30, 2024 — Allison’s Medium Trivia

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RAPID FIRE TRIVIA. Look at these quick questions and determine the answer based on the CATEGORY it’s under.

Round 1, Easy — WORLD CAPITALS

What’s the capital of each nation?

1. Finland. Helsinki
2. Egypt. Cairo
3. Portugal. Lisbon
4. Colombia. Bogotá
5. Indonesia. Jakarta
6. Iraq. Baghdad
7. Pakistan. Islamabad
8. Greece. Athens
9. Kenya. Nairobi
10. Iceland. Reykjavík

Round 2, Medium — PRIMARY LIQUOR

What is the main liquor in each cocktail drink listed? NOTE: some drinks include more than 1 liquor. Only list either one.

1. White Russian. Vodka OR Coffee liqueur (both accepted for 1 point)
2. Piña Colada. Rum
3. Mimosa. Champagne
4. Manhattan. Whiskey
5. Martini. Gin (Vermouth 1/2 point)
6. Daiquiri. Rum
7. Cosmopolitan. Vodka (Cointreau 1/2 point)
8. Mojito. Rum
9. Gimlet. Gin
10. Old Fashioned. Whiskey OR Bitters (both accepted for 1 point)

Round 3, Hard — INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS

What is the country that celebrates each holiday? NOTE: these holidays are exclusive to each country, but may be celebrated by people of the country’s diaspora around the world.

1. Victory Day (May 9). Russia
2. Doll’s Day/Hinamatsuri (March 3). Japan
3. Dyngus Day (Monday after Easter). Poland
4. Day of Reconciliation (December 16). South Africa
5. Tiradentes Day (April 21). Brazil
6. Fiesta of San Antonio Abad (January 17). Mexico
7. Waitangi Day (February 6). New Zealand
8. Bastille Day (July 14). France
9. Chiang Mai Flower Festival (first week of February). Thailand
10. Prešeren Day (February 8). Slovenia