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1. "A man's home is his castle" is an age-old expression, which proclaims the right of privacy and a man's right to protect him home and possessions. This is the basis for one US Constitutional Amendment. Which one guarantees this right?
2. This castle is found in the Bavarian Alps near Munich. It was originally built for Ludwig II of Bavaria. Its name means "New Swan Stone Castle". Can you name it?
3. Cinderella's castle has been in our hearts since childhood. Beginning with the familiar book and eventually the animated film version, most of us can identify this towering structure. Where is a modern replica of Cinderella's castle found?
4. Before the "Big Mac" and the "Thickburger" were household words, another company was blazing the trail in the fast food industry. Some of you may be familiar with their product called the "Belly Bomber". What fast-food restaurant am I thinking of?
5. This is the world's largest inhabited castle and it is the official home of the reigning British monarch. Surely you know this one. Which is it?
6. In the Lazio district of Italy, Castel Gandolfo overlooks the Lake of Albano, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Rome, just 15 miles away. Why is this castle famous?
7. This Gothic-style castle is reported to be the most haunted castle in Ireland. Located in Tullamore, tradition says that it was built above an ancient Druid burial ground. What castle are we talking about?
8. The husband and wife dance team of Vernon and Irene Castle were a popular duo in the 1900s. Besides performing, they created and introduced many new dance steps that became staples. Name one of the new dances they introduced.
9. In 2001, Robert Redford starred in one of his lesser known movies. If you are a Redford fan, you probably saw it anyway. This movie concerns a war hero, who is captured and sent to a military prison. When he discovers the warden is not adhering to the rules, he rallies his fellow inmates to riot and overthrow the prison. Where's the castle in this movie?
10. This small Washington town, with a 2010 population of just over 2,000, is a much-visited tourist attraction. It is called "The Gateway to Mt. St. Helen's". Name this town.
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