1 – During this week in 1843, what Charles Dickens’ seasonal classic was first published?
2 – What group’s annual holiday Give-a-Book campaign delivered over 3,000 books to local children and teenagers?
3 – A dish containing steak and lobster is typically known by what name?
4 – Congratulations to homeowner Tammie Willis for claiming first place in what local competition?
5 – Last week, what NHL player became the third player in history to hit the 800 goal mark?
6 – Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in the Christmas movie, The Polar Express?
7 – What do the letters Q and R stand for in a QR code?
8 – What is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, defined as the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one’s own advantage?
9 – Anemia is the deficiency of what mineral in blood?
10 – O Canada! In January 2016, the world’s largest type of what fight involved 7,681 participants from Saskatoon?
– Tom St. Amand (Column #374)
ANSWERS: 1 – A Christmas Carol; 2 – Literacy Lambton; 3 – Surf ’n’ Turf; 4 – Celebration of Lights; 5 – Alex Ovechkin; 6 – Tom Hanks; 7 – Quick Response; 8 – Gaslighting; 9 – Iron; 10 – Snowball Fight
