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05-08-2009, 08:31 PM   #31

Re: QUIZ - Wednesday 5th August 2009 - ALL WELCOME!


That one goes to DM - yes it's an ancient grain that predates wheat hybrids.

Q3. Who wrote the novel “August is a Wicked Month”?

3 points to DM and 2 to CM!!



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05-08-2009, 08:32 PM   #32

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Pass ....... no idea



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05-08-2009, 08:33 PM   #33

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Sorry, never heard of it



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05-08-2009, 08:35 PM   #34

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It was Edna O'Brien - mid 60's I think .........

Q4. There are 4 countries beginning with the letter “B” in continental Africa. Can you name them? [1 point for each correct answer.]



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05-08-2009, 08:37 PM   #35

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Ummm, Botswana. Benin , Bechuanaland, Burundi



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05-08-2009, 08:39 PM   #36

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I can only think of Botswana and Burundi sp?



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05-08-2009, 08:41 PM   #37

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Not sure about Benin: remember the old saying

The Bight of Benin
The Bight of Benin
Few come out
Though many go in

Apparently it was a dangerous harbor



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05-08-2009, 08:42 PM   #38

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DM has 3 and CM 2 so far. Bechuanaland became Botswana in 1966.



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05-08-2009, 08:43 PM   #39

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Benin is OK ............



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05-08-2009, 08:43 PM   #40

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Originally Posted by dandysmom
Not sure about Benin: remember the old saying

The Bight of Benin
The Bight of Benin
Few come out
Though many go in

Apparently it was a dangerous harbor
Never heard of that, but I think you'r right that Benin is one.



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