4.- A CITIZENSHIP TEST TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF BERMEO

A CITIZENSHIP TEST TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF BERMEO. As it is the fashion in countries such as USA, Germany, Australia etc... applicants must pass a culture test to become a citizen. Do you think you would pass a citizenship test about Bermeo?

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1.- On a rock under the water, right beneath the chapel of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe there is a ................ , to which Biscayan scuba divers pay a floral tribute every year.
a.- a statue of the Virgin of Begoña
b.- the burial place of the captain of the “Bou Biscay”
c.- a treasure chest from 600 years ago
d.- A box with a paper containing the first words in Basque ever written.

2.- While walking in the streets you can marvel at the works of famous local sculptors such as :
a.- Nestor Basterretxea and Francisco Zuloaga
b.- Nestor Basterretxea and Taraska
c.- Nestor Basterretxea and Juan de Goyogana
d.- Nestor Basterretxea and Enrique Zubia

3.- The area of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Akatz island and Matxitxako cape has been recently declared :
a.- a UNESCO biosphere reserve
b.- a wildlife preservation centre for the production of crabfish
c.- a protected Biotope for marine fauna
d.- a National safety area due to the possible effects of “Gaviota” oil rink.

4.- In which part of Bermeo can you find the park whose name “Erreten”:
a.- near the port and the Franciscan church
b.- near the new building of the “Casa de Cultura”
c.- It is the new name of “La Atalaya”
d.- It is next to the school of languages and the Skate Park near it

5.- What is a “Taraska” in Bermeo?
a.- a typical type of bar where you can eat fish fingers.
b.- a type of ship used in fishing squid
c.- a woman who has a bad reputation for being easy.
d.- a fountain







6.- Who was “Xixili”?
a.- she was a mermaid who haunted fishermen, took them to Ogoño and killed them there.
b.- she was a fish seller who poisoned non-Basque people wanting to come and stay in Bermeo
c.- She was the wife of Jose Luis Butron, and his murderer. She forced him to eat five kilos of “Marmitako” till he died.
d.- She was the first woman to be major of the town council in Bermeo.

7.- Benito Barrueta was a well-known .............from Bermeo
a.- singer
b.- pelota player
c.- painter
d.- rower

8.- “They preferred , because of the rudeness of their hearts, to die rather than to surrender” Who said this referring to people that had died in the sea of the Bay of Biscay?
a.- Alfred Lord Tennyson
b.- Lord Walshingham
c.- Colonel Nelson
d.- Maria Diaz de Haro, Lady of Byscay

9.- Bermeo, and its “Bou Biscaya” rowing team ship have been the winners of the ACT league, which means:
a.- Asociacion Corporativa de Traineras
b.- Asociacion de clubes de Traineras
c.- Asociacion de Catamaranes de Traineras
d.- Asociacion central de Traineras

10.- What is the name of the actual major of the town council of Bermeo, and what political party does he belong to:
a.- Xabier Legarreta, EA
b.- Juan Carlos Goienetxea , EA
c.- Xabier Legarreta , PNV
d.- Juan Carlos Goienetxea , PN