Prague: A City Tour

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1. We arrive in Prague by air, and are driven to the inner city in a Cadillac limo converted to a taxi with a colorful local behind the wheel. The taxi veers through old communist era apartment blocks, and finally we arrive in the old town. I sit down for my first Bohemian people-watching experience, and when I ask for a beer, the server brings me a brand called "Velvet". That rings a bell. For what was this beer named? The signature color of the national flag Prince Velvet, the unifier of the Czech nation A famous racehorse which became international champion The revolution which ousted the communist regime

2. I am sitting in the old town square, looking at the famous astrological clock and the statue of the famous Czech religious reformer who was burned at the stake in 1415. What is his name? Johann Reuchlin Martin Luther Jan Hus Huldreich Zwingli

3. We leave the town square to wander about and quickly see that Prague is a city of music. We approach the Estates Theater, one of my all-time favorite architectural masterpieces. The building, erected in 1783, sits in the middle of a handsome square ringed by old buildings, and the lime green curved facade is interrupted by neoclassical columns. What famous movie had its musical scenes filmed here? Answer: (One Word)

4. As we stroll onto the famous Charles bridge, a pedestrian bridge lined by statues and filled with street musicians, artists, and other types of buskers, we admire the views of the Prague castle on the hill and view the fast running river. What is the name of the river that runs through Prague? Danube Oder Elbe Vltava

5. Shopping in Prague is an experience. What type of items are you most likely to see as you browse among the shops? Silver, linens, and beer steins Ruby jewelry, traditional pottery, and music boxes Gold, hand-embroidered items, and pewter Garnet jewelry, art glass, and porcelain

6. We head towards Prague's most famous square, formerly the horse market, where people massed as the communist government gave way to democracy. The square is actually a long narrow rectangle 825 yards long but only 65 yards wide, and is dominated by a statue of its namesake. What is the name of this square? Jan Hus Square Wenceslas Square Stare Mestro Kempinski Square

7. On castle hill are the cathedral and government office buildings. Who is the dissident/playwright loved by his people who became the first democratically elected president in the post-communist era, whose offices are located on castle hill? Answer: (One Word; last name only)

8. Prague is a city permeated with culture. On any given day you may attend a string quartet in the Hall of Mirrors of the Clementinum, a solo voice accompanied by organ in a Gothic church, or a full orchestral performance. The street musicians are frequently accomplished classical musicians. The academic traditions are also very strong. Which of the following is one of Europe's oldest universities in Prague? Augustinium University Charles University University of Bohemia Wenceslas University

9. Within Prague castle, and behind St. Vitus cathedral, are a charming and well known row of cottages which used to house the castle residents. What is the name of these picturesque artisan's cottages? Guardsman's Row Serf City Castle Village Golden Lane

10. A short distance from Prague are many wonderful day trips, such as Karlstein Castle, Karlsbad, and Marienbad, but my favorite is the massive St. Barbara church in the charming town of Kutna Hora. What natural resource from this town enabled the town to build such an imposing structure, and kept it wealthy and influential for hundreds of years? Silver Coal Gold Precious stones