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      You've read through the pages, you've scanned through the news headlines, but how much do you really know when it comes to the coasters? Whether you're a newcomer to the world of thrill rides or a seasoned enthusiast of forty years, this is the place to test out your knowledge. For years, we've challenged the intellect of thousands with obscure and common facts alike for amusement parks in all parts of the world. And over the years, the quiz has grown to incorporate new types of questions such as picture identification for all types of rides. Now it's your turn to take on the Coaster Quiz!

 - Answers to this months quiz:
 - 1 . D
 - 2 . D
 - 3 . A
 - 4 . C
 - 5 . B
 - 6 . D
 - 7 . A
 - 8 . B

- 1- Which of the following is the most common name for a coaster?
- A. Tornado
- B. Wildcat
- C. Boomerang
- D. Cyclone

- 2- Which Paramount park did not open one of the original Schwarzkopf shuttle-looping coasters?
- A. Paramount's Carowinds
- B. Paramount's Great America
- C. Paramount's Kings Dominion
- D. Paramount's Kings Island

- 3- Where is the tallest ferris wheel in the North America?
- A. Fair Park in Dallas, TX
- B. Six Flags Darien Lake near Buffalo, NY
- C. Six Flags New England near Springfield, MA
- D. Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim, CA

- 4- Which developer has built the most coasters over 200 feet tall?
- A. B&M
- B. Arrow
- C. Intamin
- D. Morgan

- 5- What was the cause of VertiGo's removal from Cedar Point during the off-season of 2001-2?
- A. Complaints of injuries
- B. Damaged reputation
- C. Low ridership
- D. Newer ride model

- 6- Which of the following was not introduced to reduce noise?
- A. The supports for Cobra are filled with sand
- B. A roof added over the lift hill on Ghostrider
- C. The rails of Talon are filled with sand
- D. Riders on Thunder Dolphin are told not to scream

- 7- What amusement park was featured in the 1987 film Fatal Attraction?
- A. Rye Playland Park
- B. Coney Island
- C. Morey's Piers
- D. Six Flags Great Adventure

- 8- Which country was home to the most world record-breakers for height or speed between 1992 and 2002?
- A. UK
- B. Japan
- C. USA
- D. Canada

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