M3 winter sports quiz

Name one word or phrase invented by William Shakespeare.

• Penny for you thoughts.

• Beware the Jabberwocky

• Expelliarmus

• lux in tenebris

What is a thesaurus used for?

• Used for finding definitions.

• Used for finding words or phrases that mean the same thing or almost the same thing

• Used for evidence in a essay

• Used for learning to drive a plane.

Who is the main character in novel Flowers for Algernon, written by Daniel Keyes?

• Alex Rider

• Josephine Smith

• Theodore Boone

• Charlie Gordon

What is the name of the tallest point of land in Bermuda, standing at 79 meters (260 feet) above sea level?

• Gibbs Hill

• Fort Scaur

• Town Hill

• Blue Hole Hill

Which of the following statements best describes the formation of the Caribbean islands?

• The Caribbean islands were formed solely from volcanic activity, creating all the islands as they appear today.

• The Caribbean islands were formed from a combination of volcanic activity and coral reef formation, resulting in a variety of island types and landscapes.

• The Caribbean islands are entirely flat because they were formed by erosion over millions of years.

• The Caribbean islands are formed only by tectonic plate movements, causing all islands to have high mountain ranges.

The Caribbean island of Hispaniola is known for its mountainous terrain. Which of the following is the highest peak in the Caribbean, located on this island?

• Blue Mountain Peak
  

• Pico Duarte
  

• Mount Pelée
  

• Mount Liamuiga

"Your next destination is the most northern archipelago in the Caribbean region, where clear turquoise waters meet stunning white-sand beaches. With over 700 islands and cays, this tropical paradise is known for its vibrant marine life! Located just southeast of Florida, it’s a favourite for explorers seeking sun and adventure in the Atlantic."

Answer in all capitals

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Hispaniola is an island in the Caribbean that is unique because it is divided between two independent countries. Which two countries share the island of Hispaniola?

• Cuba and Jamaica
  

• Haiti and the Dominican Republic
  

• Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
  

• Haiti and Cuba

Which of the following rivers is the longest in Africa and flows through multiple countries, playing a crucial role in agriculture and settlement along its banks?

• The Congo River

• The Zambezi River

• The Limpopo River
  

• The Nile River

"To find this body of water, look north of Africa, where it separates the continent from Europe. Known for its historical importance in ancient civilizations, this sea has been a critical trade route for thousands of years and borders countries like Egypt, Libya, and Morocco on the African side. Which sea is it?"

• The Red Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean
  

• The Indian Ocean
  

• The Mediterranean Sea