The 1st Discovering Belgium Quiz!
How well do you think you know Belgium? Answer these 10 multiple-choice questions to find out. And remember, there’s one great way to improve your knowledge about Belgium. If you haven’t already, subscribe to Discovering Belgium to get up-to-date info on this fascinating country.
And did you know that a 2nd Discovering Belgium Quiz is already out? Bookmark 2nd quiz and head on over there when you’ve completed this first one.
And if you have any suggestions on how to make these quizzes better, just drop me a line.
Nice little diversion – could do with some more of these? (Got 10/12)
Obviously highly knowledgeable on Belgium Marion! Thanks for your feedback. I’ll certainly do more if folk like them.
Have to be honest… a couple of lucky guesses helped….
6 out of 12 Denzil,
I picked up a bit after a poor start.
Great idea!
Pretty good Mark. Hope you are keeping well in these turbulent times.
Terrible/verschrikkelijk. I’d rather not report my score, if it’s all the same to you, Denzil! But a fun quiz! Thanks for the Hercule Poirot giveaway.
I’m sure I would have scored less if you did a quiz on New York State!
Ok, here’s your first question, Denzil.
Which Roosevelt was governor of New York, Franklin or Teddy?
Ouch. Straight into the difficult ones. No easy starter! I will go for Teddy because I think Franklin was more federal than state.
1/2 points, it’s a trick question, Denzil, it’s both. I only got 5 right on your quiz, so you’ve done better! ðŸ§
The Roosevelts are quite a complex family aren’t they? I’ve got Eleanor’s story in my books to read list.
I haven’t checked this, but I’m pretty sure Eleanor and Franklin were distant cousins. Eleanor is one of my mother’s favorite heroes. I visited Hyde Park, their home in the Hudson valley, and it was very interesting
And an interesting marriage, too.
Looking at the map, you seem to be a distance away from New York city. But still too close for comfort. Do you have a lot of virus cases where you are?
In my hometown, I think just one case so far, Seneca County made the news as the last county in the state for the virus to show. But I’m living in Milwaukee now, 900 confirmed so far, over 1700 for the state, and 30 deaths so far. I’ve been working from home for two weeks.
How’s it going in your area of Belgium?
It’s fairly evenly spread through the country. 16k cases, 1k deaths. Waiting for the curve to flatten seems to be everyone’s thoughts everywhere..
Milwaukee has a nice network of walking paths, some railtrails, etc. but they’re currently too crowded, and a lot of walkers/runners haven’t gotten the “distancing” memo, and are packed pretty closely. Yes, we’re definitely eager to see that curve flatten & start down the other way. Stay well, Denzil.
I got 11/12 amazingly! I’ve lived here long enough! Didn’t know what was thrown at a politician. A couple of lucky guesses too!
Well done Viv! Wishing you good health during these troubled times.
This was fun. 8/12 … could do better!
Thanks for taking part Linda. Best wishes to the family
This was more difficult than I imagined, out of 50% I got right , 4 of them were lucky guesses.
Thanks for playing along. A few more of these and you’ll be a Belgian expert.
You’re way too kind.
Oops 😀
9/12… Thanks for the fun quiz Denzil. I’d love to see another.
Glad you enjoyed it Daniel. I’ll do some more. Do you think every 2 weeks, or just once a month?
I got 7 but most of it was guesswork!
Good guessing then Anabel! 🎀
Hmmm, that wasn’t good! 🙂 I know more about Belgium now than I did when I started.
So better next time then… 😊
I need to do some study. 😃
9/12
I clearly don’t know enough about Poirot, the Battle of Waterloo or throwing things at politicians.
Well you clearly know a lot about the other stuff!
11/12! I should have read the Waterloo question better…
So close to the big prize! Thanks for taking part Timothy.
Great quiz, Denzil. My answers were pathetic. I only got 50% correct! Difficult topics. But, maybe it’s because I haven’t lived in Belgium for so long. Excuses, I know. 🙂
Oh dear I’m average and a poor average at that!
Thanks for this, Denzil. Nice idea. I got 7 out of 12 – I consider it as a pass mark 🙂 Two suggestions. A sentence or two of explanation when the answer is revealed would make the quiz even more interesting. Another suggestion came to mind at the introductory page to the quiz. There was a picture of a cruise boat on a canal, I think it was in Brugge. How about a picture quiz – guess where in Belgium? Keep up the good work. I love your blog!
Great suggestions Tonio, thanks. Also for the compliment. The response has been highly positive so I’ll definitely repeat, with improvements. Hope you and your family are safe and healthy.
While we’re locked down, I like the sound of every 2 weeks Denzil.
Sounds a good plan!
Not too poor but a real quiz indeed. Thanks Denzil. Some correct answers were lucky guess!
Thanks for taking part Augustine, glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes to you and your lovely family during these testing times.
10 out of 12 . Keep them coming. Helps us to know our adopted country.
Thanks Lisa, the 2nd one came out yesterday.
Well, 7 out of 10 isn’t bad. I did guess on a couple using the process of elimination on a few options. Great idea.
Pretty good Darren for a non-Belg! Thanks for taking part.