1. WorldQuest New York 2010 Sample Questions Series 2 The questions that follow are intended to help familiarize teams registered for WorldQuest New York 2010 with the question format of the competition. The questions represent the rounds that will be featured in the competition, and are drawn from the Resource Guide found on the WQNY 2010 webpage. These questions will be used for samples, only.

2. Round 1 Practice: Current Events Japan and which other country are currently clashing diplomatically over access to the mineral rich Kurile Islands. a. Philippines b. North Korea c. Russia d. China

3. Round 1 Practice: Current Events Japan and which other country are currently clashing diplomatically over access to the mineral rich Kurile Islands. a. Philippines b. North Korea c. Russia d. China Source: The New York Times

4. Round 4 Practice: Great Decisions 2010 In November 1995, Richard Holbrooke negotiated which agreement between the different sides in the Bosnian War? a. Rambouillet Accords b. Treaty of Sarajevo c. Dayton Accords d. Treaty of Portsmouth

5. Round 4 Practice: Great Decisions 2010 In November 1995, Richard Holbrooke negotiated which agreement between the different sides in the Bosnian War? Round 4 Practice: Great Decisions 2010 In November 1995, Richard Holbrooke negotiated which agreement between the different sides in the Bosnian War? a. Rambouillet Accords b. Treaty of Sarajevo c. Dayton Accords d. Treaty of Portsmouth Source: CIA World Factbook

6. Round 9 Practice: Gender Equality Which African country has the highest ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report of 2010? a. Nigeria b. Lesotho c. South Africa d. The Gambia

7. Round 9 Practice: Gender Equality Which African country has the highest ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report of 2010? a. Nigeria b. Lesotho c. South Africa d. The Gambia Source: World Economic Forum

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