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Olympics Trivia: Test Your Knowledge - Day 2
The 2012 Summer Olympics in London began July 27, but how well do you know the Games? Test your knowledge with these trivia questions.
How much do you know about the Olympics?
As hundreds of world-class athletes——prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which began July 27, Patch is celebrating the games by posting Olympic trivia questions.
Test your knowledge with this second quiz. The answers will be posted after 5 p.m.
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1. Which author of the seminal book on baby and child care was also a gold medalist?
A) Dr. Benjamin Spock
B) Dr. Michael Cohen
C) C. R. Partridge
D) Jane Mattes
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2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics?
A) 8 miles
B) 11.2 miles
C) 26.3 miles
D) 40.6 miles
3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta?
A) Wayne Gretzky
B) Cathy Freeman
C) Muhammad Ali
D) Ken Henry
4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games?
A) Misha
B) Sam
C) Izzy
D) Wenlock
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.
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