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The Netherlands

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  1. The Netherlands, ___ is often called Holland, is famous for its many kinds of flowers, particularly tulips.
    a. that
    b. which
    c. who
    d. whose
  2. The Netherlands is a small country, but it has two Capital cities, one of ___ is The Hague, while the other is Amsterdam.
    a. which
    b. whom
    c. whose
    d. who's
  3. The English name for the people and language of The Netherlands is "Dutch." The Dutch founded the city of New York, ___ original name was "New Amsterdam."
    a. that's
    b. who's
    c. whose
    d. (Nothing is needed.)
  4. One of the Dutch national sports is "speed skating." One Dutch story ___ most children know is called "Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates."
    a. that
    b. whose
    c. who
    d. to which
  5. The Dutch and the Chinese were the only foreigners ___ living in Japan during the Edo period.
    a. that
    b. which
    c. who
    d. (Nothing is needed.)
  6. They lived in the city ___ called Nagasaki.
    a. that
    b. which
    c. who
    d. (Nothing is needed.)
  7. In the 1600s The Netherlands produced many wonderful artists, the most famous of ___ was probably Rembrandt.
    a. which
    b. that
    c. whose
    d. who
  8. The Netherlands has a queen ___ name is Beatrix.
    a. which
    b. that
    c. whose
    d. (Nothing is needed.)
  9. Amsterdam is served by world famous Schiphol Airport ___ is four meters below sea level.
    a. which
    b. that
    c. whose
    d. (Nothing is needed.)
  10. The Netherlands has many man-made waterways ___ called canals.
    a. which
    b. that
    c. whom
    d. (Nothing is needed.)
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