Quiz 3: Posted: October 17, 2013

It is indeed a curious sight ... to see four-legged creatures of the farm variety perched confidently atop tree branches, getting their fill of a nutty delicacy. This is a sight unique and visible to residents of, and visitors to, a rural region in the north of a small North African country.

 Cuty wants to know ...
1. What are these creatures called?
2. What is the tree that they seek out and climb for its fruit?
3. In which country can you see this unique sight?
Answer to Quiz 3
Quiz 2: Posted: September 29, 2013

Two hundred years ago, two brothers set out from town to town, on a quest to collect and preserve folktales and legends of the region where they were born, and from surrounding areas. Over time, these enchanting tales of imprisoned maidens, evil enchantresses, handsome princes, and damsels with long golden locks, have been tweaked, adapted, edited, and enjoyed in over 100 languages by children around the world. A year-long festival is being held this year to celebrate these illustrious siblings.

Cuty wants to know ...
1. Who are the brothers?
2. Where is the year-long festival being held?
3. What is the 600-kilometer-long route, that gives a glimpse into the life and works of these siblings, called?
Quiz 1 Posted: August 12, 2013

There is a place far away in the East, on hilly terrain and steep cliffs, where it is believed that these rare Asian birds circle the golden roof of a learning center during their visit between Fall and Spring. These beautiful birds have a black head, neck, and tail that distinguishes them from their common counterparts. Revered greatly in Buddhist traditions, they breed in high alpine meadows primarily in the Tibetan plateau.

Cuty wants to know ...
1. What is the name of this beautiful, but threatened species?
2. What is the name of the institution whose golden roof they are believed to circle each season?
3.  In which faraway country is this institution located?

Answer to Quiz 1

Email your responses to cutywantstoknow<at>gmail<dot>com. Answers will be posted next week. The first three emails that have the correct answers will get an honorable mention on Cuty's page. Don't forget to put your name and location!

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