Today we had a free day in which to explore the fair city of Varna. Usually, when teachers need a day off, we give our kidlets a test. In that spirit, here is a short quiz to test your knowledge of the group, our adventures, and the Baltic Peninsula.
Good luck!!presented to you by Kristen Holtschlag
1. Which of the following is NOT an explanation for the naming of the Black Sea?
a. The danger it posed in crossing it during the ancient times.
b. The number of oil spills that have happened in this body of water.
c. Hydrogen sulfide located approximately 200 meters below the surface giving the water a black appearance.
d. The color black was associated with north on the compass; the sea used to be called the North Sea, and now it is the Black Sea.
2. How many times is Julie allowed to utter the word "nachos" in Karen's presence?
a. 0
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
3. What unusual thing did NOT take place during tonight's performance at the summer concert series?
a. The exhausted violist rested his elbow on his knee during the entire third movement of the Bhrams.
b. The first violinist dropped his bow during his solo in the Shostakovich. c. A high string on the Steinway broke.
d. The first violinist's music stand broke in half.
4. What was today's exchange rate for the Bulgarian lev? $1 = ?
a. 1.30
b. 1.23
c. 1.18
d. 1.21
5. How do you say, "Coffee with milk, please" in Bulgarian?
a. Кафе с мляко, моля
b. Вие сте goofy и вие знаете, че
c. Той е на картофено тиган, Otis
d. Знаете ли за google превеждате?
6. At Varna Beach, you can rent a chair for 3 lv. An umbrella to sit under costs 2 lv. A pad for a chair costs 1 lv. If you want to rent two chairs, one umbrella, and two pads to go on the chairs, how much should you pay?
a. 6 lv.
b. 10 lv.
c. 15 lv.
d. 12 lv.
7. Which member of the group holds the record for owning the sunblock with the highest SPF?
a. Shirley
b. Andrea
c. Margaret
d. Stephanie
8. How many days do we have left of our Bulgarian adventure?
a. 11
b. 12
c. 9
d. 6
9. According to our hotel, which of the following is considered a breakfast food?
a. American cheese
b. Shrink-wrapped hot dogs
c. Pickles
d. Waffles
10. What can be difficult when navigating the city of Varna?
a. Streets have no street signs.
b. Streets change names when they cross over intersections (sometimes).
c. Maps are written in cyrillic.
d. All of the above.
Correct Answers:
1.) b; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Sea
2.) c; Julie can't find nachos. It's a big problem for us. On a number of levels.
3.) a; Wild times at the symphony tonight. For those of you on Rhapsody, check out these amazing pieces we heard tonight - Bhrams: Trio for violin, horn, & piano; Op. 40 Schubert: Piano Sonata, Wanderer Fantasy, D. 760 Shostakovich: Quintet in 6 minor, Op. 57
4.) b; Can't complain...
5.) a; http://translate.google.com/translate How cool is this page!?
6.) trick question! If you are an American tourist, you will be asked to pay 15 lv. Don't fall for the trap! It should only be 10 lv.
7.) d; Stephanie comes in first with a whopping SPF 85. Margaret gets an honorable mention for her equally excessive SPF 70.
8.) This depends on the day you are reading this blog. If you read it tonight, July 12, we will have 11 days left. CraZY!
9.) b; YUM! Wrap me up one and let me take it home!!! ;)
10.) d; And we are crossing our fingers to return to Blagoevgrad with 16 people on the bus!
Good luck!!presented to you by Kristen Holtschlag
1. Which of the following is NOT an explanation for the naming of the Black Sea?
a. The danger it posed in crossing it during the ancient times.
b. The number of oil spills that have happened in this body of water.
c. Hydrogen sulfide located approximately 200 meters below the surface giving the water a black appearance.
d. The color black was associated with north on the compass; the sea used to be called the North Sea, and now it is the Black Sea.
2. How many times is Julie allowed to utter the word "nachos" in Karen's presence?
a. 0
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
3. What unusual thing did NOT take place during tonight's performance at the summer concert series?
a. The exhausted violist rested his elbow on his knee during the entire third movement of the Bhrams.
b. The first violinist dropped his bow during his solo in the Shostakovich. c. A high string on the Steinway broke.
d. The first violinist's music stand broke in half.
4. What was today's exchange rate for the Bulgarian lev? $1 = ?
a. 1.30
b. 1.23
c. 1.18
d. 1.21
5. How do you say, "Coffee with milk, please" in Bulgarian?
a. Кафе с мляко, моля
b. Вие сте goofy и вие знаете, че
c. Той е на картофено тиган, Otis
d. Знаете ли за google превеждате?
6. At Varna Beach, you can rent a chair for 3 lv. An umbrella to sit under costs 2 lv. A pad for a chair costs 1 lv. If you want to rent two chairs, one umbrella, and two pads to go on the chairs, how much should you pay?
a. 6 lv.
b. 10 lv.
c. 15 lv.
d. 12 lv.
7. Which member of the group holds the record for owning the sunblock with the highest SPF?
a. Shirley
b. Andrea
c. Margaret
d. Stephanie
8. How many days do we have left of our Bulgarian adventure?
a. 11
b. 12
c. 9
d. 6
9. According to our hotel, which of the following is considered a breakfast food?
a. American cheese
b. Shrink-wrapped hot dogs
c. Pickles
d. Waffles
10. What can be difficult when navigating the city of Varna?
a. Streets have no street signs.
b. Streets change names when they cross over intersections (sometimes).
c. Maps are written in cyrillic.
d. All of the above.
Correct Answers:
1.) b; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Sea
2.) c; Julie can't find nachos. It's a big problem for us. On a number of levels.
3.) a; Wild times at the symphony tonight. For those of you on Rhapsody, check out these amazing pieces we heard tonight - Bhrams: Trio for violin, horn, & piano; Op. 40 Schubert: Piano Sonata, Wanderer Fantasy, D. 760 Shostakovich: Quintet in 6 minor, Op. 57
4.) b; Can't complain...
5.) a; http://translate.google.com/translate How cool is this page!?
6.) trick question! If you are an American tourist, you will be asked to pay 15 lv. Don't fall for the trap! It should only be 10 lv.
7.) d; Stephanie comes in first with a whopping SPF 85. Margaret gets an honorable mention for her equally excessive SPF 70.
8.) This depends on the day you are reading this blog. If you read it tonight, July 12, we will have 11 days left. CraZY!
9.) b; YUM! Wrap me up one and let me take it home!!! ;)
10.) d; And we are crossing our fingers to return to Blagoevgrad with 16 people on the bus!
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