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1. As a child, I began learning history not from school books, but rather through storytelling about people, times and wars of the past. Which of the wars mentioned below did NOT feature the United States as a combatant?
2. Often I would look at a globe and try to remember names of countries, mountains and rivers. Of the rivers mentioned below, which is the largest in terms of water volume?
3. When I was young, I would always fond of staying up late and I often praised loudly the person who was credited with inventing the electric light bulb. What is his name?
4. As many young children have done, I had, at some point, begun collecting coins and banknotes from many countries of the world, including the US. And I soon noted that a certain individual, while NOT a US President, appeared in many denominations of American dollars. What is his name?
5. A memory I keep with an extreme fondness is when one of my teachers in school asked me to name four books of the New Testament and, after I answered, he gave me a treat. Can you tell me which of the Bible books mentioned below IS in the New Testament?
6. Due to my nationality, I developed an interest in Greek myths from a very young age. And my favorite mythical hero was the one who completed twelve very hard Labors. Who was he?
7. As a child, I used to enjoy sports, both as an amateur player and as a spectator. While some sports are played by teams, others require only two players. Which is an example of the latter?
8. Another beloved pastime of mine was board games. I was very fond of the one that looks like a naval battle, where ships are placed in a grid and your opponent has to guess where they are. What is this game called?
9. Although I enjoyed painting during my childhood, I initially had some trouble distinguishing the primary from the secondary colors. So, which of the paint colors below is a primary one?
10. We all had our favorite TV shows when we were kids. In my later childhood, I acquired a fondness for "SpongeBob SquarePants". What is the name of SpongeBob's best friend, who lives under a rock?
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