August 30, 2024 — Allison’s Medium Trivia

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Welcome to Allison’s Medium Trivia. Stretch your brain by playing with a group or yourself with these original questions, and wait until 5:00 PM CT today for answers (with sources) to be posted. Enjoy!

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.
2. Egypt.
3. Portugal.
4. Colombia.
5. Indonesia.
6. Iraq.
7. Pakistan.
8. Greece.
9. Kenya.
10. Iceland.

Round 2, Medium — PRIMARY LIQUOR

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

1. White Russian.
2. Piña Colada.
3. Mimosa.
4. Manhattan.
5. Martini.
6. Daiquiri.
7. Cosmopolitan.
8. Mojito.
9. Gimlet.
10. Old Fashioned.

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).
2. Doll’s Day/Hinamatsuri (March 3).
3. Dyngus Day (Monday after Easter).
4. Day of Reconciliation (December 16).
5. Tiradentes Day (April 21).
6. Fiesta of San Antonio Abad (January 17).
7. Waitangi Day (February 6).
8. Bastille Day (July 14).
9. Chiang Mai Flower Festival (first week of February).
10. Prešeren Day (February 8).

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