Multiples of… — Answers

One

A cathedral located in the Bebelplatz, Berlin, Germany is named St …

  • Hagrid’s
  • Hedwig’s
  • Hogwart’s

Answer: Hedwig’s

St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Berlin, was built in Baroque style from 1747 to 1773. Damaged in WWII, it was restored in post-war modernist style and reopened in 2024 with a modern interior design.


Two

This has connected Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula’s since 1957?

  • Big Bang
  • Big Easy
  • Big Mac

Answer: Big Mac

The Mackinac Bridge, a suspension bridge connecting Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas, spans the Straits of Mackinac. Opened in 1957, it is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere and part of Interstate 75.


Three

Who played the bride’s father in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride?

  • Cary Grant
  • James Stewart
  • Spencer Tracy

Answer: Spencer Tracy

Father of the Bride is a 1950 romantic comedy film about a man coping with his daughter’s wedding preparations.


Four

What is the community of Ballarat in Australia most associated with?

  • Ballet
  • Gold
  • Surfing

Answer: Gold

Ballarat, a city in Victoria, Australia, experienced rapid growth during the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s. The Eureka Rebellion, a significant event in Australian history, occurred in Ballarat in 1854. Today, Ballarat is a major regional centre known for its history, culture and well-preserved colonial heritage.


Five

What channel is found between mainland Italy and Sicily?

  • Strait of Bonifacio
  • Strait of Messina
  • Strait of Otranto

Answer: Strait of Messina

The Strait of Messina, connecting the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, separates Sicily from Calabria in Southern Italy.

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