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The Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena
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1
What precedes or comes before each race?
water throwing
prayers at a church
singing and dancing
a magnificent pageant
2
What is the winner awarded?
banner painted of silk
a new horse
300 baht coupon for Starbucks
500 baht voucher to Central Mall
3
What gets shot at the beginning and end of the race?
a water gun
a horse
a cannon
an explosive charge
4
The riders of the horses use saddles.
True
False
5
Jockeys are allowed to disturb other riders.
True
False
6
The Palio di Siena is held how many times a year?
once a year
every day of the year
five times a year
twice a year
7
The race consists of only mixed-breed horses.
True
False
8
The Palio di Siena is a race of what animal?
jockeys
horses
cows
buffalo
9
Where does the race take place?
at a round track
inside the local Central Mall
in the town square
in the park
10
How many times do the horses run around the square?
99
1
3
2
11
A riderless horse can't win.
True
False
12
What are the corners of the track protected by?
silk pillows
people huddled together
broken glass
padded crash barriers
13
Rivals from different city wards (contrade) often fight because:
they are forced to fight by the king
they hate the Amish way of life
of their traditional passion and pride
they are drunk
14
There is no danger to spectators during the race.
False
True
15
Why do jockeys sometimes get thrown from their horses?
the track is round and easy to turn on
there are springs on the horses backs
they give up running
the turns are treacherous
16
Which country holds the Palio di Siena?
Medieval Land
Italy
Thailand
France
