5 . Which is NOT one of the three classic American races that make up the Triple Crown ?
A . The Bluegrass Stakes B . The Belmont Stakes C . The Preakness Stakes D . The Kentucky Derby A . The Bluegrass Stakes
TBD : Even though we live in Kentucky , we haven ’ t attended the Kentucky Derby , but we have been to the Bluegrass Stakes ( which is a precursor to the Derby ) and won money !
6 . How were horses introduced to the Americas ?
A . They were brought by Spanish Conquistadors and explorers in the 16th century . B . They crossed the land bridge with early man . C . They were always there . D . Leif Eriksson and his Viking crew brought them . A . They were brought by Spanish Conquistadors and explorers in the 16th century .
TBD : Apparently a species of horse developed in America , but died out , possibly due to disease , so there was no native horse .
7 . Is one of these NOT a breed of draft horse ?
A . Belgian heavy draft horse B . English shire C . Clydesdale D . Percheron E . They are all draft horses ! E . They are all draft horses ! TBD : As primarily a visual connoisseur of horses , The QuizQueen is partial to the Clydesdale .
8 . The Roman Emperor Caligula is famous for many things , but he was also a horse lover , so maybe he wasn ’ t all bad . What did he once want to do for his favorite horse , Incitatus ?
A . Name her his consort . B . Name him his successor as emperor . C . Appoint him consul of Rome . D . None of the above , he actually ate roasted horse for dinner every night . C . Appoint him consul of Rome . TBD : As if we needed still further proof of what a very bizarre person he was .
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