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1
What strange tradition happens at Carnaval?
Ice skating
Fireworks
Bury a sardine
Midnight Mass
2
What is special about the public bathrooms in Panama?
toilet seats
special towels
scented toilet paper
they are red, white and blue
3
What is strange about the postal service in Panama?
no home delivery
mail is free
mailmen wear cowboy boots
no postal system
4
Who is the current president?
Varela
Halliburton
Bolivar
Balboa
5
What are the colors of Panama's flag?
red, white, green
red, white, blue
red, yellow, blue
black and white
6
What disease is carried by mosquitos?
malaria
all of these
dengue fever
yellow fever
7
How much is their currency worth?
1/2 of US
twice the US
1/4 US
Same as US
8
Which US president had the canal built?
Jimmy Carter
Teddy Roosevelt
George Bush, Sr.
Bill Clinton
9
Who called Panama "Heaven on Earth"?
Teddy Roosevelt
General Noriega
Chris Columbus
Balboa
10
Which was NOT a problem in the canal construction?
malaria/yellow fever
too much rain
Indian attacks
moldy shoes
11
What was the name of the Operation to get rid of Noriega?
Rock Music
Vatican
Adiós Bye-bye
Just Cause
12
What did Richard Halliburton do?
Chief engineer of the canal
The architect of the canal
swam the canal
first ship captain
13
What clothing is unacceptable for men to wear in most places?
t-shirts
gym shoes
Panama hats
shorts
14
What is NOT true about the Celebración del Cristo Negro?
people walk 50 miles
people dress in purple robes
people carry large statues
disco dancing is popular
15
What is the name of the currency?
dollar
balboa
bolivar
peso
16
If you went to the Darién Gap, what should you expect?
to be kidnapped
to be charged $1 per picture
to be arrested
to see a sunset on both oceans
17
What is strange about traffic in Panama City?
no drivers' license needed
pedestrians do not have right of way
only vans are allowed
drive on the left side
18
Where is Panama located?
North America
Central America
Europe
South America
19
What is the approximate temperature year round?
90-100
25-30
75-80
50-60
20
How long is the canal?
10 miles
50 miles
30 miles
5 miles
21
How big is Panama?
same as Texas
Smaller than South Carolina
Same as California
Smaller than Hawaii
22
What is the name of the native indians living in the San Blas Islands?
Azteca
Inca
Cuna
Blasta
23
What/who are Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatún?
artists
canal locks
radio stations
presidents
24
Which embassy did Noriega hide in?
Vatican
US
Nicaragua
Panama
25
What is Panama doing to get rid of mosquitos?
using repellant
Bad aromas
genetically altering them
paying $10/hour to kids
26
Who signed the treaty to return the canal to Panama?
Barack Obama
George Bush, Sr.
Bill Clinton
Jimmy Carter
27
Who discovered the Pacific Ocean via Panama?
Halliburton
Balboa
Roosevelt
Chris Columbus
28
How much rain can you expect during the rainy season?
1/2 inch/week
1 inch/day
5 inches/week
1 inch/month
