Here are today’s questions. Answers will be published tomorrow. The theme runs from Mon-Thu:

1. What capital city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, is roughly located between the Grand Harbour and the Marsamxett Harbour to its east and west respectively?
2. What capital city was originally a small trading port until the Portuguese took it over in the 1500s? In 1602, the Portuguese were expelled by the Safavids, and the city became a regional center for commerce, especially in pearls.
3. The capital city of Moroni lies at the foot of the active volcano called Mount Karthala, on the semi-autonomous island of Ngazidja, the largest of which country’s three islands?
4. Which island country, known for its geothermal activity including the world’s second-largest hot spring, had its capital city set up by French colonizers? The capital was named for the large number of river reeds found along its banks.
5. [Theme: 4 of 4] What term was first seen in early 18th century England to describe beers made from malts dried with high-carbon coke, resulting in a lighter color?

Here are the answers to 2026: Week 35, Quiz 3:

1. Pierre Curie
2. Tanzania
3. Azeotrope
4. Coffee ring effect
5. Theme – will be revealed on Friday