Trivia For July 13, 2026

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Question 1:

According to the Book of Matthew (2:11), the Magi present the infant Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and what third item?

Myrrh
  • Myrrh is a costly aromatic gum extracted from trees, often used as an anointing oil and in embalming the dead. Symbolically, it foreshadowed Jesus' sacrifice, suffering, and eventual death


Question 2:

What is the only island nation in the Persian Gulf?

Bahrain
  • Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway.


Question 3:

Fill in the blank: In humans and most other higher vertebrates, the small intestine has three distinct regions: the duodenum, jejunum, and _______.

Ileum
  • Its main function is to absorb vitamin B12, bile salts, and whatever products of digestion that were not absorbed by the jejunum.


Question 4:

The Woman in White (1860) and The Moonstone (1868) are two early mystery novels, both by this author.

Wilkie Collins
  • Collins' work blended high-stakes plots with intricate puzzles. His work is characterized by multi-narrator perspectives, the use of red herrings, and a focus on logical deduction.


Question 5:

Name the archangel that tells Mary that she will give birth to Jesus in the Biblical book of Luke.

Gabriel
  • The name Gabriel is composed of the first person singular possessive form of the Hebrew noun gever, meaning "man", and El meaning "God". This would make the translation of the archangel's name "man of God".


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