Alanna's Animals
Alex's Home
Al's at the Match
Amager
Amager Landmarks
100

In 1978 Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov was assassinated in London, via a small dose of ricin. How was it administered?
A. Poisoned food at his favorite Italian restaurant;
B. A dab of gel laced with ricin was applied to the handle of his briefcase;
C. He was injected with a needle hidden inside an umbrella;
D. A dart was shot into his arm from a moving vehicle as he stood waiting for his daily bus.

C. Umbrella

100

Which county in Ireland is Alex from?

A. Cork

100

Which Premier League's home ground did the Al's visit to watch their beloved New York Jets?

Tottenham Hotspur

100

In Danish slang, what is the meaning of the term "Amager-nummerplade" (Amager number plate)?

A) A type of registration plate reserved for classic cars from the island of Amager.
B) A popular, traditional brand of rye bread baked only in the Amager district of Copenhagen.
C) A lower back tattoo. 
D) The official identification badge worn by Copenhagen city hall employees.

C.

100

What is the name of the trampoline park in Field's?

A. The JumpZone
B. Defy Grafity
C. Jumping Jack's
D. Jumpyard

D. Jumpyard

200

In 2020 the Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat India hired a man to dress up as what to scare monkeys off of the runways (with initial success)?
A. A larger, more dominant species of monkey;
B. A wind turbine;
C. Nothing - the man simply chased the monkeys away without being in a specific costume;
D. A bear.


D. A bear

200

What is the name of this lamb in the photo?

A. Lily
B. Louis
C. Lucky
D. Long john lulu


A. Lily

200

What new food stand has revolutionised the Fremad Amager cuisine experience?

A. Thai Noodles
B. Burritos
C. Crepes
D. Bubble Tea

C. Crepes

200

What is the name of the Fremad Amager mascot?

A) Rocky the Rover
B) Benny the Bulldog
C) Max the Mastiff
D) Bruno the Brave Pup

B) Benny the Bulldog

200

How many metro stops are in Amager (I will accept correct + or -1)?

13

M1 Line (runs through Ørestad)

  1. Islands Brygge

  2. DR Byen

  3. Sundby

  4. Bella Center

  5. Ørestad

  6. Vestamager

M2 Line (runs along the east coast to the airport) 7.  Amagerbro 8.  Lergravsparken 9.  Øresund 10. Amager Strand 11. Femøren 12. Kastrup 13. Lufthavnen (The Airport)

300

in 2017 a black bear entered a Colorado home by easily sliding open the window and proceeded to ransack the kitchen. What else did the bear do before making his escape?
A. Play with the family dog
B. Paint a mural in the hallway using a child’s paint set;
C. Play the piano
D. Draw himself a bath.


C. Play the Piano

300

The nearby "town" of Skibbereen is famous for its Olympians in what sport? 

A. Rowing

300

The Als visited which famous Chicago baseball team?

A. Cubs
B. Braves
C. Orioles
D. Athletics


A. Cubs

300

The island of Amager is administratively divided among how many different Danish municipalities?


3
Copenhagen, Tarnby, Dragor

300

Holmbladet bodega on holmbladsgade has a friday offer. How much for a tuborg classic between 15:00 and 22:00? 

A. 15kr

400

In October 1932 the Australian minister for defense agreed to dispatch a pair of machine gun operators to manage which marauding animal?
A. Kangaroos;
B. Emus;
C. Dingos;
D. Tasmanian Devils.

After a 6-day operation, fewer than 100 birds were killed and the gunners withdrew in defeat.


B. Emus

400

As of the 2022 census, the village of Rosscarbery has a population of 638 people. How many licensed drinking establishments are there in the village centre? (still open for business)

A) 1
B) 6
C) 4
D) 8

C. 4

400

The Als are diehard supporters of the Amager based American Football team - what is their name?

A. Amager Demons
B. Amager Devils
C. Amager Hellions
D. Amager Army

A. Amager Demons

400

The first permanent settlements on Amager were greatly influenced by immigrants invited by the king in the 16th century, known for their superior farming techniques. These immigrants came from which country?

The Netherlands

400

In 2021 Alex did the Amarmino - how long did it take?

A. 6 hours 12 minutes
B. 4 hours 38 minutes
C. 2 hours 23 minutes
D. 3 hours 45 minutes

B. 4 hours 38 minutes

500

Elephants have historically been (and continue to be) “employed” and exploited by humans in various roles. Which of the following roles have elephants not been employed in?
A. Tea leaf harvesters;
B. State executioner;
C. Tree felling;
D. National park ranger patrolling. 


A. Tea leaf harvesters;

500

The nearby town of Clonakilty is famous throughout Ireland and the world for its specific, dark, and often divisive breakfast meat product. What is this famous West Cork foodstuff?


Black pudding

500

Als went to the women's rugby world Cup in September. Who was playing? (Hint: 1 team was an eventual finalist).


A. Canada and Australia

500

BK Amager (the best basketball team in Denmark and our favourite team), won how many of their opening 12 games? 

A. 0

500

How many months did Alanna get the pleasure of living in Alex's old apartment before we had to move? 

A. 3 months

600

The night before the pope’s 2017 Easter mass, gulls vandalized the flower arrangements outside St. Peter’s. In preparation for the following year, the Vatican hired Dutch bird scaring expert André Frijters to employ which technique to keep the birds at bay?
A. A laser light show;
B. A drone disguised as a hunting falcon;
C. Raccoon urine sprayed on the flowers;
D. Human scarers who popped up at random intervals.


A. A laser light show;

600

Bantry Bay was the site of a famous (and failed) invasion attempt in 1796. What foreign navy, led by General Hoche, planned to land troops here to support the United Irishmen rebellion?

A. France

600

A trip to London was the perfect opportunity to visit the famous Dulwich Hamlet. What is their fan group called?



A. The Hammies
B. The Hamsters
C. The Rowsers
D. The Rabble

D. The Rabble

600

This was posted in the Amager facebook group with no information. What sport is this? 

A. Ice hockey

600

Amager is home to at least 16 burger joints. Which is the highest rated?

A.Gasoline Grill in the airport
B. Buns Smash Burger
C.Burgerhytten
D. Halifax

B. Buns Smash Burger (4.99)