October 13 Quiz: Chicago Marathon

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2019

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What was the primary factor that contributed to Brigid Kosgei's world record?

AOptimal weather conditions

BAdvanced training methods

CCourse design changes

DImproved shoe technology

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2016

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What was the reason behind the Maldives' decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations?

ADisagreement over human rights

BEconomic disagreements with member states

CDesire for increased independence

DDispute over climate change policies

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2010

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What was the name of the rescue operation that saved the trapped miners in Copiapó, Chile?

AOperation San Lorenzo

BOperation Copiapó

COperation Fenix

DOperation Rescue 33

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1990

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Who was the leader of the Syrian forces that attacked Lebanon?

AHafez al-Assad

BBashar al-Assad

CMichel Aoun

DAmin Gemayel

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1977

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What was the demand made by the hijackers of Lufthansa Flight 181?

ARelease of Palestinian prisoners

BRansom payment

CRecognition of Palestinian statehood

DWithdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories

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This quiz focuses on Chicago Marathon. Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.

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