Christmas
What day do we celebrate Christmas Eve in Norway?
December 24th.
What is Harry Potter’s school called?
Hogwarts
Where did I grow up?
Sandnes
What is Gjesdals administrative center? (main place)
Ålgård?
In Star Wars, what is the name of the glowing energy sword used by Jedi?
Lightsaber
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family going on vacation when they forget Kevin?
Paris
Which series features dragons, White Walkers, and the Iron Throne?
Game of Thrones
Do I like dogs?
What is the famous shopping outlet in Gjesdal called?
Norwegian Outlet
What do the aliens look like in Arrival?
Giant octopus-like creatures (called heptapods)
In the song Last Christmas, what did Wham give away?
My (his) heart
What is the name of the lion in Narnia?
Aslan
What African countries have I been to? (2)
Zimbabwe and South Africa
Name one of the big mountains or hiking spots in Gjesdal.
Månafossen, Gloppedalsura (any of these).
What is the biggest difference between science fiction and fantasy?
Science fiction is based on science, technology, and what could be possible in the future (like space, aliens, time travel).
Fantasy is based on magic, mythical creatures, and things that could not happen in real life (like wizards, dragons, magic).
In what country did the tradition of Christmas trees start?
Germany
Name the author who wrote The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
J.R.R. Tolkien.
What was my worst subject in secondary school?
Nynorsk + Spanish
What is the municipal symbol (in the coat of arms of Gjesdal) and what local industry does it represent?
A silver ram’s head, symbolizing the municipality’s long tradition of sheep-raising and wool/textile industry.
In Dune, what is the name of the valuable substance found only on the desert planet Arrakis, which allows space travel?
Spice (or Melange)
What did the three wise men bring as gifts to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In Prisoner of Azkaban, what spell does Lupin teach Harry to fight Dementors?
Expecto Patronum
Name two of the six countries that take part in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy
What is the name of the current mayor (ordfører) of Gjesdal, and in what year was he first elected mayor?
Frode Fjeldsbø, first became mayor in 2013.
What is Stine's favourite sci-fi book?
Project Hail Mary