Tomasz Merta

Questions drawn from Tomasz Merta's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.In which city was Tomasz Adam Merta born?

   • A.Legnicacorrect
   • B.Smolensk
   • C.Krakow
   • D.Warsaw

   The biography states that Tomasz Adam Merta was born on 7 November 1965 in Legnica.

   Source: biographical header

2. 2.What was the professional background of Tomasz Adam Merta?

   • A.Physician
   • B.Historiancorrect
   • C.Engineer
   • D.Architect

   Tomasz Adam Merta was a Polish historian.

   Source: biographical header

3. 3.During which years did Tomasz Adam Merta serve as a Polish Undersecretary of State?

   • A.1995-2000
   • B.2000-2005
   • C.2005-2010correct
   • D.2010-2015

   Tomasz Adam Merta served as a Polish Undersecretary of State from 2005 to 2010.

   Source: biographical header

4. 4.What position did Tomasz Adam Merta hold at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage?

   • A.Minister
   • B.Deputy Ministercorrect
   • C.Press Officer
   • D.Secretary General

   Tomasz Adam Merta served as the Polish Deputy Minister of Culture and National Heritage.

   Source: biographical header

5. 5.On what date did Tomasz Adam Merta die?

   • A.5 May 2010
   • B.7 November 1965
   • C.16 April 2010
   • D.10 April 2010correct

   Tomasz Adam Merta died on 10 April 2010 in Smolensk.

   Source: biographical header

6. 6.What was the name of the airport near where the plane crash occurred?

   • A.Warsaw-Chopin
   • B.Gdansk-Lech Walesa
   • C.Smolensk-Northcorrect
   • D.Krakow-Balice

   The aircraft carrying Tomasz Adam Merta crashed near Smolensk-North airport.

   Source: crash description

7. 7.Which president was aboard the flight with Tomasz Adam Merta?

   • A.Andrzej Duda
   • B.Bronisław Komorowski
   • C.Lech Kaczyńskicorrect
   • D.Aleksander Kwaśniewski

   The flight was carrying the President of Poland, Lech Kaczyński, when it crashed.

   Source: crash description

8. 8.Which specific aviation unit operated the aircraft carrying Tomasz Adam Merta?

   • A.Strategic Transport Squadron
   • B.36th Special Aviation Regimentcorrect
   • C.National Guard Air Wing
   • D.1st Polish Air Brigade

   Tomasz Adam Merta was on the manifest of the Tupolev Tu-154 of the 36th Special Aviation Regiment.

   Source: crash description

9. 9.Which honor was awarded to Tomasz Adam Merta posthumously on April 16, 2010?

   • A.Gold Cross of Merit
   • B.Order of the White Eagle
   • C.Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
   • D.Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restitutacorrect

   On April 16, 2010, Tomasz Adam Merta was posthumously decorated with the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

   Source: posthumous awards section

10. 10.What medal from the National Education Commission was Tomasz Adam Merta awarded posthumously?

    • A.Gloria Artis Gold Medalcorrect
    • B.Bronze Medal
    • C.Platinum Medal
    • D.Silver Medal

    Tomasz Adam Merta was awarded the Gloria Artis Gold Medal of the National Education Commission posthumously.

    Source: posthumous awards section

11. 11.Which entity granted Tomasz Adam Merta the title of Honorary Citizen of Lower Silesia?

    • A.The Mayor of Legnica
    • B.The Parliament of the province of Lower Silesiacorrect
    • C.The Ministry of Education
    • D.The University of Warsaw

    The Parliament of the province of Lower Silesia gave Tomasz Adam Merta the title of Honorary Citizen of Lower Silesia.

    Source: posthumous honors section

12. 12.Where was Tomasz Adam Merta buried?

    • A.St. Sophie Barat cemeterycorrect
    • B.Smolensk Memorial Park
    • C.National Pantheon in Krakow
    • D.Legnica Cathedral

    Tomasz Adam Merta was buried in the cemetery at St. Sophie Barat in Warsaw.

    Source: burial information

13. 13.In which city is the cemetery where Tomasz Adam Merta was buried located?

    • A.Warsawcorrect
    • B.Krakow
    • C.Gdansk
    • D.Legnica

    Tomasz Adam Merta was buried in the cemetery at St. Sophie Barat in Warsaw.

    Source: burial information

14. 14.What was the model of the plane involved in the crash involving Tomasz Adam Merta?

    • A.Airbus A320
    • B.Tupolev Tu-154correct
    • C.Boeing 737
    • D.Embraer 170

    Tomasz Adam Merta was listed on the flight manifest of the Tupolev Tu-154.

    Source: crash description

15. 15.On which day were the honors from the province of Lower Silesia and the National Education Commission bestowed upon Tomasz Adam Merta?

    • A.1 May 2010
    • B.7 November 2010
    • C.10 April 2010
    • D.16 April 2010correct

    On April 16, 2010, Tomasz Adam Merta was decorated and named an honorary citizen.

    Source: posthumous awards section

16. 16.In what country is the city of Smolensk located?

    • A.Ukraine
    • B.Poland
    • C.Germany
    • D.Russiacorrect

    The biography notes the crash occurred near Smolensk, Russia.

    Source: crash description