Q 01/05
A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Norway
D) Finland
Answer · why
She was born in Kristiania, now Oslo, in 1912, the only daughter of a prosperous furrier.
Q 02/05
A) Two
B) Three
C) One
D) Four
Answer · why
She won in 1928, 1932 and 1936, a haul no ladies' singles skater has matched since.
Q 03/05
A) Twelve
B) Ten
C) Six
D) Eight
Answer · why
Her run from 1927 to 1936 remains the women's record, matching Ulrich Salchow's ten men's titles.
Q 04/05
A) Rowing
B) Speed skating
C) Wrestling
D) Cycling
Answer · why
He was also a prosperous furrier, and both parents gave up their own pursuits to manage Sonja's career.
Q 05/05
A) Anna Pavlova
B) Mathilde Kschessinska
C) Olga Spessivtseva
D) Tamara Karsavina
Answer · why
Henie's formal schooling ended once serious training began, and she was educated by tutors.
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