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1. Father Juniper Sera, a Franciscan missionary, founded a mission in southern California in November of 1776. Many beautiful trees and bushes adorn these grounds and give shelter to the swallows who nest in their branches. Every winter the swallows depart and return again on what day?
2. A well-known football coach at Notre Dame from 1964-1974 led the "Fighting Irish" to two undefeated seasons and numerous Bowl game victories. His first name was Ara. What was his last name?
3. The Greek goddess Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leta. She was known as a huntress and a protector of the unborn and the newly born. Who was her Roman counterpart?
4. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects about one in every 110 children. While much research has been done on this disease, there is no known cause or cure. What type of behavior do many autistic children exhibit?
5. A comic strip by Todd Clark features an irascible lady who has an answer for almost everything and who spends many days visiting on a park bench. Who is she?
6. A popular comedy show in the early days of television was originally called the 'Texaco Star Theater'. It featured a slapstick comedian who loved to dress up in eccentric clothes and poke fun at himself and everyone else. The show was subsequently re-named after this star. Who was he?
7. The Green Bay Packers and the Miami Dolphins each won back to back Super Bowl titles between 1967 and 1980. What was the only NFL team to win back to back Super Bowl titles TWICE during this same period?
8. What US state is nicknamed "The Silver State"?
9. The Bible tells us that although Job had his children, his health and his wealth taken from him, he never lost his faith in the Lord. How many children (male and female) did Job have?
10. A children's bedtime story written by Margaret Wise Brown in 1947 has remained very popular for decades. It is the tale of a rabbit preparing to turn in for the night and bidding everyone a "goodnight". Name this book.
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