1. The Beijing National Stadium is hosting the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. What is the stadium's common nickname?   Lion's Lair   Hornet's Nest   Bird's Nest   Eagle's Aerie   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. In the 2008 Olympics, the sailing events were not held in Beijing. Where were they held?   Hong Kong   Shanghai   Qingdao   Qinhuangdao   Half-n-half Clue   3. For the first time in Olympic history, the medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics included material besides metal.  An inlaid disc of which stone was included in the 2008 Olympic medals?   Emerald   Jade   Ruby   Onyx   Half-n-half Clue   4. Which character designs are incorporated in the five 'good luck dolls' that are the mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics?   Beaver, Koala, Water, American Eagle, and Duck   Fish, Giant Panda, Fire, Tibetan Antelope, and Swallow   Hedgehog, Kangaroo, Earth, Indian Elephant, and Eagle   Porcupine, Crocodile, Wind, Chinese Dragon, and Hawk   Half-n-half Clue   5. Constantina Tomescu became the women's marathon champion at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Which country did she represent?   United States   Kenya   Jamaica   Romania   Half-n-half Clue   6. Which Australian Swimmer won 3 Gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?   Venus Williams   Elena Dementievas   Dinara Safina   Stephanie Rice   Half-n-half Clue   7. Which Chinese gymnast was suspended by wires and ran around the top rim of the stadium before lighting the Olympic Torch at the inauguration ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics ?   Yao Ming   Li Ning   Li Xiaoshuang   Gao Min   Half-n-half Clue