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1. The word "orange", used for both the color and the fruit, is a loan to English from another language. Which one?
2. This is an orange arch, known as the Delicate Arch. It is located in Arches National Park. In which US state is Arches National Park located?
3. That coin depicts William III of England, also known as William of Orange. Besides England, he ruled another European country. Which one?
4. This was the flag of the Orange Free State, a Boer republic in South Africa during the late 19th century. Which city was its capital?
5. Orange is one of the predominant colors in the painting "Willows at Sunset", which is shown here. Who was the artist that created it?
6. One product used by the United States during the Vietnam War was Agent Orange. What kind of product is it?
7. The orange-colored mineral shown in the image is an orpiment, mined already from the Roman Era. What sort of mineral is it?
8. The fruit orange has different names in different languages. In which language is the word for orange "portokali"?
9. Pumpkins are known for their orange color. It is commonly associated with Halloween, since the Jack-o-lanterns are usually carved on pumpkins. Which American poet, in 1850, wrote a poem called "The Pumpkin"?
10. This orange-colored flower is a pot marigold, or marigold as called by the British. What is its scientific name?
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