Jon Østeng Hov

Questions drawn from Jon Østeng Hov's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What was the date of birth of Jon Østeng Hov?

   • A.29 March 1936
   • B.23 January 1936correct
   • C.23 January 2019
   • D.29 March 2019

   Jon Østeng Hov was born on 23 January 1936.

   Source: biographical header

2. 2.What was the date of death of Jon Østeng Hov?

   • A.29 March 1936
   • B.23 January 2019
   • C.29 March 2019correct
   • D.23 January 1936

   Jon Østeng Hov died on 29 March 2019.

   Source: biographical header

3. 3.What was the nationality of Jon Østeng Hov?

   • A.Danish
   • B.Swedish
   • C.Norwegiancorrect
   • D.Finnish

   Jon Østeng Hov was a Norwegian photographer and writer.

   Source: introduction

4. 4.What was Jon Østeng Hov primarily known for?

   • A.Portrait photography
   • B.Street photography
   • C.Architecture photography
   • D.Flower photoscorrect

   Jon Østeng Hov was particularly known for his flower photos.

   Source: introduction

5. 5.In which publication did Jon Østeng Hov work as a columnist for over thirty years?

   • A.Verdens Gang
   • B.Dagbladet
   • C.Adresseavisencorrect
   • D.Aftenposten

   Jon Østeng Hov was a columnist in Adresseavisen for over thirty years.

   Source: introduction

6. 6.Of which organization was Jon Østeng Hov an honorary member?

   • A.The Norwegian Writers Guild
   • B.Norwegian Photographic Society
   • C.Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters
   • D.Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Naturecorrect

   Jon Østeng Hov was an honorary member of the Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature.

   Source: second paragraph

7. 7.In what year was Jon Østeng Hov decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav?

   • A.2003
   • B.2007
   • C.2005correct
   • D.2001

   Jon Østeng Hov was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2005.

   Source: second paragraph

8. 8.What were the professions of Jon Østeng Hov?

   • A.Painter and illustrator
   • B.Journalist and editor
   • C.Photographer and writercorrect
   • D.Poet and lecturer

   Jon Østeng Hov was a Norwegian photographer and writer.

   Source: introduction

9. 9.Which title was bestowed upon Jon Østeng Hov in 2005?

   • A.Honorary Professor of Arts
   • B.Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olavcorrect
   • C.Grand Master of Photography
   • D.Member of the Royal Order of Merit

   Jon Østeng Hov was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2005.

   Source: second paragraph

10. 10.For what duration did Jon Østeng Hov serve as a columnist for Adresseavisen?

    • A.Approximately forty years
    • B.Less than ten years
    • C.Exactly twenty years
    • D.Over thirty yearscorrect

    Jon Østeng Hov was a columnist in Adresseavisen for over thirty years.

    Source: introduction

11. 11.What was the specific distinction of Jon Østeng Hov's membership in the Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature?

    • A.Life-long treasurer
    • B.Honorary membercorrect
    • C.Founding member
    • D.Board chairman

    Hov was an honorary member of the Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature.

    Source: second paragraph

12. 12.Regarding the honor received in 2005, what specific class of the Order of St. Olav did Jon Østeng Hov receive?

    • A.Knight, First Classcorrect
    • B.Commander
    • C.Grand Cross
    • D.Knight, Second Class

    Jon Østeng Hov was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2005.

    Source: second paragraph

13. 13.Which of the following describes the photographic work of Jon Østeng Hov mentioned in the text?

    • A.Black and white photos
    • B.Wildlife photos
    • C.Landscape photos
    • D.Flower photoscorrect

    Jon Østeng Hov was particularly known for his flower photos.

    Source: introduction

14. 14.In what publication was Jon Østeng Hov known to contribute his writing?

    • A.Photography Monthly
    • B.The Norwegian Times
    • C.Nature Weekly
    • D.Adresseavisencorrect

    Jon Østeng Hov was a columnist in Adresseavisen for over thirty years.

    Source: introduction