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Geography Quiz

Week of September 28, 1998

This weekly five-question geography trivia quiz offers no prizes, only a chance to test your geographical knowledge.

1. Which country has the world's largest penal system?

A. United States
B. Russia
C. Iraq
D. China
2. What is the capital of India?

A. Calcutta
B. Mumbai (formerly Bombay)
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai (formerly Madras)
3. In what state did the Battle of Little Bighorn take place?

A. Montana
B. North Dakota
C. South Dakota
D. Wyoming
4. While the southern part of the island of Cyprus is an independent country, the independence of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by one country. What is that country?

A. United Kingdom
B. Italy
C. Greece
D. Turkey
5. What is the title of the fascinating geography book, written by your Guide Matt Rosenberg, which is being released by the publisher and shipped to bookstores on Friday, October 2?

A. A Guide to All Things Geographical
B. The Handy Geography Answer Book
C. Geography For Dummies
D. Becoming a Bohemian Geography Graduate Student

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