A REGAL QUIZ Throughout history, the Norwegian royal family has played an important role in shaping the country and showcasing its national pride. Think you know everything about Norway's royalty? It's time to test your royal knowledge! BY SARA SCHLUETER 1. The Norwegian King's Crown was commissioned by which king for his coronation in 1818? A). King Oscar I B). King Carl Johan C). King Carl IV D). None of the above 2. True or False? The Norwegian monarchy dates back 500 years. 3. Which Crown Princess and her children were forced to flee Norway due to the German invasion in April of 1940? A). Ingrid B). Sonja C). Märtha D). Elizabeth 4. Which famous American pop artist was commissioned to create a portrait series of then Crown Princess Sonja, now her Majesty Queen Sonja? A). Andy Warhol B). Roy Lichtenstein C). Robert Indiana D). George Brecht 5. True or False? Prince George of Cambridge is related to Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. 6. Which duty is not one that the King of Norway would undertake? A). Hold a formal audience B). Receive a resignation from the Prime Minister C). Coordinate the work of the government D). Preside over the Council of State 7. What does konungstekja mean in Old Norse? A). King-taking B). Hail to the king C). His Majesty D). King of Norway 8. Which designer created the wedding gown for Crown Princess Mette-Marit in 2001? A). Leila Hafzi B). Ove Harder Finseth C). Alexander McQueen D). Karl Lagerfeld 9. What is the official residence of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess? A). Ledaal B). Oscarshall C). The Royal Lodge D). Skaugum Estate 10. How many children do Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have together? A). Two B). Three C). One D). None 11. When the national assembly met at Eidsvoll in 1814, who did they select to be King for an independent Norway? A). King Carl III Johan B). King Christian Frederik C). King Frederik VI D). King Haakon VII 12. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess' Foundation focuses on what issue? A). Reducing the economic gap B). Homelessness C). At-risk youth D). Global warming 13. True or false? His Majesty King Harald V is known for his enjoyment of sporting events and outdoor activities. 14. What is the official name of the bodyguards to members of the Royal Family? A). Royalty Protection Officers B). Norwegian Royal Police District C). Her Majesty's Secret Service D). The Norwegian Royalty Protection Unit 15. Which decoration is bestowed upon the recipient for " distinguished services rendered to the country and mankind? " A). The Order of St. Olav B). The Order of Merit C). The King's Medal of Merit D). The Order of the Norwegian Lion sonsofnorway.com VIKING NOVEMBER 2014 29 PHOTO (LEFT) BY MORTEN BRUN / THE ROYAL COURT. ILLUSTRATION (RIGHT) BY S. SOLBERG J.http://www.sonsofnorway.com