New Zealand expects plenty of Hobbit journeys
Dec. 10, 2012
Q: New Zealand is counting on a jump in tourism with the release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," which was filmed in the scenic country. Where is New Zealand on this map?
Circle the area on this map
Q: The airport in the capital welcomes visitors to the "Middle of Middle Earth," and it features a giant sculpture of the film character Gollum. What is the capital of New Zealand?
A. Auckland
B. Canberra
C. Sydney
D. Wellington
Q: Hobbit film characters also appear in an in-flight Air New Zealand film instructing passengers on aircraft safety. How far is a flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?
A. 5,841 nautical miles
B. 6,726 miles
C. 10,825 kilometers
D. All of the above
Q: Hobbits and elves were not the first to inhabit New Zealand. Who were the first people to reach the islands?
A. Dutch
B. Maori
C. Chinese
D. Zealanese
Q: Besides being a J.R.R. Tolkien character, Hobbit is a nickname for Homo floresiensis, a possible species of extinct, small human beings. These "Hobbit" remains were discovered in world's most populous island nation . . .
A. Australia
B. Great Britain
C. Indonesia
D. Madagascar
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