Ultimate Quiz On Olympics

Mark Grimmette is called "Papa Mark" because he is the oldest member of the 2010 Winter Olympics Luge squad.

The correct answer is USA because the question asks about the nation whose 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic Team includes 216 athletes from 35 states. The only option that fits this description is the USA, as it is the nation being referred to and it is the only option that has a Winter Olympic Team with athletes from multiple states.

The correct answer is Greece because according to tradition, Greece always enters first during the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics. This is because the Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and they are considered the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. As a tribute to this historical significance, Greece leads the parade of nations during the Opening Ceremonies.

The correct answer is Biathlon. Biathlon is a competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics that combines cross-country skiing with shooting for both men's and women's teams. This sport requires athletes to ski over a certain distance and then stop at shooting ranges to hit targets with a rifle. It tests their endurance, skiing skills, and marksmanship abilities.

Whistler is the correct answer because it was one of the main venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics. It hosted various events including Alpine ski, luge, skeleton, bobsleigh, ski jumping, biathlon, and Nordic combined. Whistler is a popular ski resort located in British Columbia, Canada, known for its world-class facilities and challenging slopes.

Curling is the correct answer because it is a sport played in the Winter Olympic Games that involves a skip and sweeper on a sheet shouting at one another. In curling, the skip is the team captain who directs the strategy, while the sweepers use brooms to sweep the ice in front of the moving stone to control its speed and direction. The communication between the skip and sweepers is crucial for a successful shot, making curling the only sport in the given options that fits the description.

Bonnie Blair is the correct answer because she had won the most American gold medals in the Olympics by 1994.

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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won the gold for Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Mark McGwire's teammate at USC and on the 1984 Olympic baseball team was Randy Johnson.

The pin says "Bonjour!" which means "Hello!" in French. This pin is worn by French-speaking volunteers at the 2010 Winter Olympics to indicate that they speak French.

In the women's ice hockey event at the 1998 Olympics, the United States team emerged as the winners and secured the gold medal.

Germany won the gold medal in stunt flying in the 1936 Olympics.

Ben & Jerry's is the correct answer because they are a well-known Vermont ice cream maker. They are known for creating unique and creative flavors, and it is not uncommon for them to name flavors after famous people or events. Therefore, it is likely that they named a flavor after Hannah Kearney, the gold medal winner in the 2010 Winter Olympics Ladies Free-Style Moguls.

During the 2010 Winter Olympics, the only accepted payment methods at the venues were Visa and Canadian Currency. This means that spectators and participants could use their Visa cards to make payments, as well as pay with Canadian currency. Other payment methods such as American Express, U.S. currency, and Olympic scrip were not accepted.