The Phoenix Takes Flight Across Funtrivia Part 1

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1. ANIMALS: According to legend there is only one phoenix which would certainly make it an endangered species. Which of these birds is endangered? Whooping Crane Dodo Blue-footed Booby American Bald Eagle

2. BRAIN TEASERS: Wordwise-What phrase is represented here? (If you need help on how to solve wordwise puzzles check "How to Do Wordwise Quizzes' in Brain Teasers) X I N E O H P Answer: (Two Words 7,6 or 6,7)

3. CELEBRITIES: Which of the following is NOT a sibling of Joaquin Phoenix? Summer Liberty Leaf River

4. ENTERTAINMENT: In the Marvel Comics Universe, Jean's Grey codename is Marvel Girl or Phoenix. What powers does she possess? Telepathic and telekinetic powers The ability to discern the powers of other mutants The power to control the weather Super strength and super speed

5. FOR CHILDREN: In Harry Potter, Professor Dumbledore's Patronus is a Phoenix. What use for patronuses did Dumbledore invent? Transportation in and out of Hogwarts A defense against dementors Sending messages A fun pet

6. GENERAL: The Phoenix Class in Brisbane Australia was a class of what? Public transport trams Rocket powered bicycles An elite honors school Teacher's academy

7. GEOGRAPHY: The city of Phoenix, Arizona was established in the late 1800s on land that had previously been occupied by the Hohokam people for over 1,000 years. What feature of the Hohokam civilization contributed much to the development of the modern city? Construction of a reservoir in the Salt River Valley Cultivation of perennial crops A system of flat-bottomed oval pits Development of an extensive canal system

8. HISTORY: The fourth ship to bear the name USS Phoenix was sold to another country after World War II and recommissioned in a different navy. She ended her life in rather tragic and controversial circumstances. "With what name did she go to Davy Jones locker?" NRP Vasco Da Gama HMS Cornwall FGS Emden ARA General Belgrano

9. HOBBIES: What fruit do plants of the genus Phoenix produce? Bananas Date palms Plums Loganberries

10. HUMANITIES: The folktales of which country are the source for 'The Firebird' Ballet? France Norway China Russia