Is a seahorse a fish?
What street is named after a former Coquitlam mayor?
What country won the last World Cup?
Trivia buffs looking for a challenge on local, national and international topics have a week to get ready for the next Friends of Coquitlam Public Library Society quiz night, to be held Friday, April 10 a the City Centre branch.
Emceed for the 10th year by New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly, the 12th annual event that will see up to 160 participants battle for bragging rights and prizes is aimed at bringing in much-needed cash for the library's mobile book bus.
Ann Carlsen, the Friends' president and organizing committee chair, said a vehicle was recently purchased from the United States to replace the book bus destroyed last year by fire. Proceeds from this year's quiz night will be spent on its exterior wrap.
Carlsen is teaming with SFU professor Glenn Chapman to supply 20 questions in the fields of history and science while library director Todd Gnissios and deputy director Silvana Harwood are in charge of coming up with another 70 questions on sports, entertainment, geography, literature and current affairs.
Donnelly, who has called out the questions since he was a Coquitlam city councillor, said quiz night can stump the most knowledgeable people. "It's a great exchange of information and can provide networking opportunities," he said, adding, "The library is important for the whole community, no matter what age."
While only one team can claim the top award, most participants won't walk away empty handed, Carlsen said; door prizes are available and swag can be had from the 50/50 draw, raffle and silent auction, including a Seattle Seahawks jersey.
As well, participants can snack on refreshments during the intermission courtesy of Thrifty Foods, Cobs and Starbucks.
Tickets for quiz night at the Coquitlam Public Library's City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way) on Friday, April 10 cost $25 per person; call 604-937-4130 to reserve.
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