1.
Who is Josh's favorite baseball player?
Correct Answer
B. Ken Griffey Jr.
Explanation
Ken Griffey Jr. has been Josh's favorite player for as long as he can remember. Chase Utley is his favorite Phillie. Josh read a great biography on Mickey Mantle and is amazed by Cal Ripken Jr.'s "iron-man" streak for consecutive games played.
2.
What did Niva want to grow up to be when she was little?
Correct Answer
A. Astronaut
Explanation
When Niva saw Sally Ride on Sesame Street, she decided that she wanted to be an astronaut.
3.
What is Josh's favorite city after Philadelphia?
Correct Answer
D. Prague
Explanation
No U.S. city could compare to Philly, so we have to go internationally! Berlin was a great experience when Josh graduated from college, but Prague took that distinction away from it when Josh and Niva visited Prague in 2010.
4.
Niva says that she "swims well." What is her explanation for this?
Correct Answer
C. Very large feet that act like flippers
Explanation
Niva is a fast swimmer and though a life-long love of being in the water has helped her to swim well, the secret to her prowess is exceptionally large feet.
5.
What super-human trait does Josh claim to possess?
Correct Answer
C. Run for over 26 miles
Explanation
Unfortunately, bears are the only creature Josh knows of that can climb faster than they can run. After a year of training, Josh completed the 26.2 mile Philly marathon.
6.
What type of books does Niva tend to read most frequently?
Correct Answer
B. Non-fiction medical history
Explanation
Though Niva loves to read all types of books, she frequently finds herself immersed in riveting accounts of historic epidemics or medical breakthroughs.
7.
What sports team does Josh like the least?
Correct Answer
D. As a true pHilly sports fan, Josh hates all non-pHilly sports teams
Explanation
The answer speaks for itself!
8.
At what age did Niva first get her driver's license?
Correct Answer
B. 21
Explanation
Though Niva did not get a driver's license in the U.S. until age 28 (in Washington, DC) she had already gotten a driver's license in Israel at age 21. The driving age in Israel is 18 (maybe?), but Niva did not feel the need to get a license until significantly later. She took a long break from driving while in college and relearned in order to get her DC license. She got 19 out of 20 questions correct on the written test!!
9.
When did Josh start drinking coffee regularly?
Correct Answer
D. When he began dating Niva because he was worried that she would think he was a little kid.
Explanation
When they started having breakfast together, Niva would ask Josh if he wanted any coffee. He said, "of course" because he thought asking for milk would make him seem young. She did not learn until years later that he did not drink coffee before that point despite working at a cafe for four years.
10.
How long did Josh and Niva know each other before they began dating?
Correct Answer
C. 1 year
Explanation
Josh and Niva worked on the same College House staff together for two years before dating, but they did not really talk until the following year, 1 year before they began dating.
11.
What is the only sport that Niva and Josh have played together?
Correct Answer
C. Softball
Explanation
Josh isn't tough enough to play rugby, so he leaves it to Niva to play. Niva tried humoring Josh by going to the driving range, but she doesn't seem to have the same love of golf that he does. While actually curling would be a dream come true for Josh, neither he nor Niva have had the opportunity. Josh coaches his company's softball team, the Outliers, and Niva has played on the team, been the team photographer, and led the cheering section!
12.
How many weddings have Niva and Josh attended together?
Correct Answer
C. Six. Friends and family have been tying the knot frequently!
Explanation
Josh and Niva have been to weddings before -- 6 of them -- so don't worry, they have lots of ideas for their own wedding -- which hasn't happened yet! Two hundred weddings would just be crazy.