ENC 1101 SCAVENGER HUNT

Using online resources, or a library, answer each of the following questions. Document each answer by following the MLA guidelines in the “Documentation Format” handout.

1. Who was Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Mention some of his most important novels.

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2. In Greek mythology, who were the God of Thunder and his wife?

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3. Name the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

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4. Which is the fastest flying bird in the world and how fast does it go?

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5. Who is considered the Father of the Detective Story? Why?

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6. Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1995 and for what film?

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7. What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote and in what year?

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8. Who was the 43rd president of the United States? How long did he serve? What was his political affiliation?

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9. What does the Latin phrase “Janua Sum Pacis” mean? Where can we find this inscription?

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10. Where and when were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

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