TITL: So You Think You're Good at Trivia COMP: Alicyn Shaynes MVER: NOTE: I guess I'm just a sucker for trivia! TIME: Which is not the name of a Musketeer? D'Artagnan Porthos Aramis *Pathos Athos ?Aramis, Porthos and Athos are the Three Musketeers, D'Artagnan joins them later. Which type of beer is the darkest and strongest? Light Ale Pilsner Porter *Stout ?Both stout and porter are brewed with roasted malt, but stout is darker and heavier. The library at Alexandria was the most famous of antiquity. Who destroyed it? Christians Greeks Romans Egyptians *Muslims ?The caliph reasoned that all knowledge necessary to man was contained in the Koran. On which TV sitcom did Bob Denver play the lead role? Get Smart *Gilligan's Island Hogan's Heroes Green Acres I Spy ?The name "Gilligan" was randomly chosen from the Los Angeles phone book. He wrote such books as "The Stranger," "The Rebel" and "The Plague": *Albert Camus George Orwell John Steinbeck William Golding Franz Kafka ?More of a humanist than most modern writers, Camus rejected the idea of the artist as rebel. A country that is divided into 22 administrative regions and subdivided into 95 departments is: Canada China India Brazil *France ?The traditional French division into provinces was replaced by a new system in the 1700's. Which city was once named York? Detroit *Toronto Melbourne Johannesburg Seattle ?The city was named York in 1793, by the British lieutenant governor. All these are utensils used by cooks except: Zester *Vitrine Skimmer Colander Trussing needle ?A vitrine is a glass showcase for art objects or curios. The Battle of the Bulge was a counter-offensive move of the _______ in World War II. Japanese Australians *Germans Soviet Russians Italians ?It occurred in December of 1944 and was the last major German onslaught. Mount Godwin Austin is also known as: Pike's Peak Ayers Rock Snowdon *K2 Sugar Loaf ?The world's second highest mountain, it was first climbed in 1954. Who was making headlines in late summer and fall of 1888? *Jack the Ripper Lindbergh Baby Kidnaper Boston Strangler Charles Manson Al Capone ?Jack the Ripper killed at least 7 prostitutes in Whitechapel between August 7 and November 10. The Thar desert is also known by this name: *Great Indian Death Valley Empty Quarter Great Sandy Painted Desert ?This vast desert that covers over 100,000 sq. miles is found in N.W. India and Pakistan. "La Marseillaise" is the national _______ of France. Constitution Flower *Anthem Dance Dish ?The day it was first sung was also the first day a French guillotine was used. The drug lovastatin helps to: Regulate heart Clean the blood *Lower cholesterol Relieve insomnia Strengthen bones ?The drug prevents the production of cholesterol in the liver. Stasi was the intelligence agency of the former: *East Germany Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Soviet Union South Vietnam ?The agency was dismantled in 1989, as part of Germany's reunification. Which film about filmmaking is not set in Hollywood? The Player A Star is Born (1937) *Day or Night Sunset Boulevard The Big Knife ?Francois Truffaut's film is set in Paris. All these technological terms are part of the same system except: Baffle Boom Feedback *Microscope Diaphragm ?The other four terms are parts of a microphone system. This green pigment in plants is responsible for producing the basic elements of food: Xylem Retinal Carotene Albumen *Chlorophyll ?The chlorophyll makes carbon, hydrogen and water. All of these terms describe types of astronomical orbits except: Aphelion Apogee Eccentric Perigee *Parallax ?Parallax is the apparent change in an object's position due to the observer's movement. In the Old Testament, Caleb was a: High priest King of Israel Babylonian god *Spy for Moses Jacob's son ?He was one of the spies Moses sent ahead to the promised land of Canaan. The French liqueur creme de cassis is made from this fruit: Cranberries Elderberries Passion fruit Strawberries *Black currants ?Black currants are not grown in many states due to agricultural diseases. Which novel was not written by William Goldman? Marathon Man *Prizzi's Honor Heat The Princess Bride Magic ?"Prizzi's Honor" is by William Condon. A gorget, a tasse and a gauntlet are articles that would have been worn by: Monks Coal miners Deep sea divers *Knights Carpenters ?Other parts of a knight's armor included the pauldron, cuisse and the breastplate. Which ground bird is capable of killing a rattlesnake with little effort? *Roadrunner Pheasant Grouse Wild turkey Partridge ?The nimble and swift roadrunner has been clocked at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. These are composed of transistors, which function as switches in computers: *Chips Quirks Curies Mites Bosons ?They've made everything from handheld radios to satellite communications possible. The final section of this novel consists of a famous stream of consciousness monologue: The World According to Garp *Ulysses Slaughterhouse-5 The Sound and the Fury The Trial ?Molly Bloom's monologue is a single, uninterrupted sentence ending in "Yes." What city was captured during the Six-Day War? Mecca Baghdad Jerusalem Tel Aviv Beirut ?Annexed by Jordan during the Arab-Israeli war, Jerusalem was captured by Israel in 1967. The lamprey closely resembles this animal: Hyena Whale *Eel Antelope Eagle ?Most lampreys are parasitic bloodsuckers, attaching themselves to other fish. Lou Gehrig was the first major leaguer to: Pitch a no hitter Hit 4 home runs in one game Marry a movie star Steal a base *Have his number retired ?On Lou Gehrig Day he said, "I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth." What is the main ingredient in the soup called gazpacho? Potatos Beets *Tomatoes Veal Onions ?The Spanish delicacy is properly served ice cold. You should be most concerned about a dog attacking when it is: Barking loudly Growling Growling and barking Snarling *Silently aggressive ?As the dog's fear level rises, so do the noises, from a snarl to a growl to a bark. According to Ann Landers, how should you tell a neighbor his dog keeps you awake at nite? Write a polite note Call the police Get a louder dog *Call him at 2 a.m. Throw rocks at her window ?Ann Landers suggests keeping this up every night Fido barks, until the owner solves the problem. In which sport would you hear the term "Dogleg"? *Golf Track and field Horseracing Swimming Yachting ?It is golf jargon for a fairway bending either to the right or the left. Which ancient dog breed, native to central Africa, is also called "the barkless dog"? Bichon frise *Basenji Lhaso apso Schipperke Keeshond ?The Basenji does produce a number of sounds other than barks, however. What is a doggerel? Tree Weapon Instrument *Poem Star ?It is a loosely structured verse with comic effect. Which of these was not a famous film dog? *Ben Old Yeller Sounder Rin Tin Tin Lassie ?Ben was a movie rat, not a dog. Which film does not revolve around a dog? Benji Old Yeller *Casey's Shadow Where the Red Fern Grows Big Red ?This film, which stars Walter Matthau, centers on a thoroughbred race horse. This is known as the world's longest dogsled race: Anchorage Nome Express Cicely Course *Iditarod Sitka Sprint ?This dogsled race crosses from Anchorage to Nome. In sailing, how long is a dog watch? Sixty seconds Ten minutes *Two hours Eight hours All night ?It is a two-hour spell of watch duty from four to six, or from six to eight p.m. The Lhasa apso was originally bred in Tibet to be used as a: Hunter *Watchdog Food source Herder Retriever ?Lhasa apsos were also thought to bring good luck to their owners. All of these are dog breeds except: Welsh corgi Basenji Whippet Hungarian Puli *Tonkinese ?Tonkinese is a cat breed. The phrase "dog days" dates from: Ancient Greece Medieval Europe Colonial America Turn of the 19th century *Ancient Rome ?Romans believed that Sirius, the Dog Star, added its heat to the sun during this time. The dogfish is a type of: *Shark Mackerel Starfish Sturgeon Catfish ?These small sharks are valued as food fish in Europe. The Westminster Show is the most prestigious dog show in: Canada *The USA England Mexico France ?Held every year since 1877, it is one of the oldest annual sporting events in the country. Rin-tin-tin and Jim Belushi's dog in the film "K9" were both: Golden retrievers Bulldogs *German shepherds St. Bernards Dobermans ?They became a popular breed when WWI soldiers witnessed their heroics during the war. The theoretical study of beauty and taste is called: Symmetrics Art criticism *Aesthetics Perspective Formalism ?The term "aesthetics" is derived from the Greek word for perception - "aisthesis." Physicists & poets once referred to this as something similar to atmosphere: Ephemera Cosmic mists *Ether Vapors Phantasmagora ?The "ethereal substance" was thought to permeate the universe so as to carry light. Agronomy is a branch of this science: Physics Archaeology Paleontology Psychology *Agriculture ?Agronomists concern themselves with the big crops essential to human survival. The "Lady in Red" figured in the downfall of this criminal: Al Capone Billy the Kid Jesse James Doc Holliday *John Dillinger ?His end came in a trap set by the FBI and his "friend," Anna Sage, a brothel madam. Which fruit ripens after picking? Grapes *Bananas Oranges Pineapples Plums ?Peaches and pears are also expected to ripen after picking. This kind of music is written in 3/4 time, and is meant to be danced to: Fugue *Waltz Scherzo Sonata Overture ?The waltz is derived from popular peasant dances of Austria and Bavaria. What do you obtain by fermenting molasses? Bitters Gin *Rum Port Absinthe ?Naturally colorless, it acquires a brown color from added caramel or burnt sugar. The long-suffering wife, Flo, is a principal character in this comic strip: Beetle Bailey *Andy Capp Cathy Born Loser Blondie ?Her husband Andy often frequents his local pub with pal Chalkie, just to avoid her. Which country is incorrectly matched with its capital city? Denmark - Copenhagen Portugal - Lisbon Greece - Athens Bulgaria - Sofia *Belgium - Vienna ?The capital of Belgium is Brussels; Vienna is the capital of Austria. What rock band has a skull and roses logo? Guns n' Roses *Grateful Dead Black Sabbath Fleetwood Mac Led Zeppelin ?The logo was designed by rock poster artist "Mouse." What emotion is an apoplectic person displaying? Remorse Envy Lust Depression *Rage ?It describes someone who looks like they have apoplexy, a disease that makes the face red. Which TV show was not based on true events? Dragnet Little House on the Prairie The FBI *Rockford Files The Waltons ?"The Rockford Files" dealt with the exploits of fictional detective Jim Rockford. Who was the king of England during World War II? James II *George VI William IV Edward VIII Charles I ?His visits to bombed areas, war plants and theaters of war helped keep up British morale. The study of the relationships between words and their meanings is called: Structuralism Semiotics Syntax Syllogism *Semantics ?By extension, semantics explores the influence words have on behavior. Which is considered a spice rather than an herb? Thyme Rosemary Sage *Cinnamon Dill ?Herbs come from non-woody plants and spices from trees. Cinnamon is taken from bark. Which Eastern European nation is farthest north? Latvia Lithuania Ukraine Belarus *Estonia ?Estonia borders on the Baltic Sea, the gulfs of Riga and Finland. Latvia is to the south. Like the leopard, this great cat has a melanistic or black form: Lion Tiger Lynx Cheetah *Jaguar ?Black jaguars are less common than black leopards, which are also called black panthers. Which story is not by Ernest Hemingway? *Paul's Case The Killers Fifty Grand My Old Man The Snows of Kilimanjaro ?"Paul's Case" is a Willa Cather story. Who would use a hammer and tongs? *Blacksmith Cooper Haberdasher Catholic priest Teacher ?"Strike while the iron is hot" is an old saying derived from blacksmithing practices. Which explorer headed Darien, the first stable European settlement in South America? *Vasco Balboa Ponce de Leon Hernando Cortes Francisco Pizarro Francisco Coronado ?Darien Province is now divided between Panama and Colombia. What type of galaxy is the Milky Way? Elliptical Irregular Circumflex *Spiral Active nuclei ?The classifications of galaxies were established by Edwin Hubble. Each is a major world oil-producing area except: North Sea Prudhoe Bay Bahrain *Witwatersrand Indonesia ?Witwatersrand is one of South Africa's major gold-producing regions. Which European ruler made a pope his prisoner? Ivan the Terrible Attila the Hun *Napoleon Bonaparte Adolf Hitler Alexander the Great ?Pius VII excommunicated Napoleon. The emperor retaliated by taking him to France as a prisoner. Which of these comedians played the film role of "Fletch"? Bill Murray Steve Martin Jim Belushi *Chevy Chase John Candy ?Chevy Chase plays the investigative reporter and master of disguises. This bird migrates from its Texas wintering grounds to Canada's Northwest Territories: Peregrine falcon Pink flamingo *Whooping crane Yellow-bellied sapsucker Barn swallow ?They leave for Canada in late March and return to Texas around the middle of October. Which man never won the U.S. Tennis Open? *Bjorn Borg Ilie Nastase Guillermo Vilas Arthur Ashe Mat Wilander ?All of Borg's Grand Slam titles came at the French Open or Wimbledon. This extinct bird was a close relative of the puffin: Dodo bird Pterodactyl Passenger pigeon Trumpeter swan *Great auk ?Hunted for its flesh, feathers and oil, it became extinct in 1844. This film opens with "On Broadway," and closes with "Bye Bye Love": Bye Bye Birdie *All That Jazz Grease White Knights A Chorus Line ?Directed by Bob Fosse, it is said to be autobiographical. Which real person was never portrayed in a film by Henry Fonda? Wyatt Earp Abraham Lincoln *Glenn Miller Frank James Clarence Gideon ?Jimmy Stewart played the famous bandleader in the film "The Glenn Miller Story." Chantilly, France is known the world over for producing: Red wines Mustard Champagne Cheeses *Lace ?The first handmade Chantilly lace produced in the town was black in color. He became president of Mexico in 1867 after leading the uprising against Maximilian: General Santa Anna Padre Hidalgo Venustiano Carranza Alvaro Obregon *Benito Juarez ?As one Mexican president said, "Poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the U.S." The U.S. president's retreat is Camp David. What is the British Prime Minister's country house called? Windsor Wolf's Lair Camp Larry Coral Gables *Chequers ?The prime minister gets away to a Tudor mansion in Buckinghamshire, 35 miles north of London. Integration and differentiation are two processes in which branch of mathematics? Trigonometry *Calculus Algebra Geometry Statistics ?Calculus is used to analyze quantities that continually vary over time. Each size of champagne bottle has a specific name. The largest bottle is called a: Magnum *Nebuchadnezzar Jeroboam Largesse Pontiff's ?Made for the extremely thirsty celebrator, it holds a gargantuan four U.S. gallons. Advocated by Emerson, Thoreau and Goethe, it was a philosophic and literary movement: Surrealism Existentialism *Transcendentalism Expressionism Fabianism ?They relied on direct experience, disregarding external authority and tradition. This literary work features Homunculus, a miniature man in a vial: Arabian Nights 1984 *Faust The Divine Comedy Brave New World ?Homunculus leads Faust and Mephistopheles in this classic tale. ASCII is the common code of letters, numbers and symbols used in: Celestial navigation Cryptography Medical charts *Computers The Periodic Table ?ASCII is a code for representing characters using numeric values. This primary platform catapulted James Polk to victory in the 1845 U.S. presidential election: Abolitionist Free silver movement Populism *Manifest destiny Reconstruction ?Polk extended the Oregon Territory northward and acquired most of the Southwest from Mexico. Without sextant, chart or compass, Polynesians navigated vast oceans. How did they do it? *Read patterns of waves Followed fish Emerald talismans Whalebone divining rods With magnets ?The islanders estimated their position by seeing how waves bounced off large ocean islands. It is the oldest country in all Europe, and the oldest republic in the world: Yugoslavia *San Marino France Ireland Lichtenstein ?Entirely inside Italy, the 24 square mile republic was established in 1631. Which movement was founded by the Reverend William Booth? *Salvation Army Jehovah's Witnesses Black Panthers Quakers Suffragettes ?He wanted to help the unspeakably poor souls of London's grimy East End circa 1878. The House of Savoy was the ruling house of _______ until 1946. *Italy England Austria Russia Belgium ?The crown was the ancient family's reward for its contributions to Italian unification. What part of the eye is affected by cataracts? *Lens Iris Pupil Cornea Optic nerve ?They are corrected when the lens is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial one. All these countries are ruled by monarchs except: Saudi Arabia *Austria Bhutan Spain Jordan ?This small European nation is governed by a president and parliament. Which animal is not a rodent? Capybara Prairie dog *Titmouse Squirrel Porcupine ?The titmouse is actually a type of bird. Which telescope was the largest in the world when it was built in 1948? Mayall Hubble Sagan Shapley *Hale ?The Hale telescope is at the Palomar observatory near San Diego, California. Budgie is another name for what bird? *Parakeet Parrot Canary Mynah Cockatoo ?Budgie comes from the Australian outback word for "pretty good." Which Mexican general set siege to the Alamo, killing Crockett and Bowie? *Santa Anna Emiliano Zapata Pancho Villa Alvarez Obregon Manuel de la Madrid ?Santa Anna, four times president of Mexico, fought to keep Texas as part of his country. This island nation's capital is Valletta: Madagascar Corsica Sicily Cyprus *Malta ?Malta's largest city is Sliema, with a population of over 20,000. Which was the only "M*A*S*H" character to go permanently AWOL? Benjamin Pierce B.J. Hunnicut *Frank Burns Radar O'Reilly Max Klinger ?After Burns' AWOL, he was transferred to another hospital and never returned to 4077. The drug mecamylamine serves this purpose: Kills bacteria Increases adrenalin flow Fights glaucoma Promotes hair growth *Lowers blood pressure ?It uses a ganglionic blocking agent to effect a rapid lowering of high blood pressure. What is a boll weevil? *Insect Dog Wild pig Bird Fish ?It is a small, grayish beetle whose larvae hatch in and damage cotton balls. The world's second largest coral reef is off the coast of: Argentina *Belize Japan Madagascar South Africa ?Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest. Which is not a term for a young mammal? Cub *Fledgling Kid Foal Whelp ?A fledgling is a general term used to describe the young of all birds. Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. when he made his famed "I have a dream" speech? *Lincoln Memorial Ebenezer Baptist Church Birmingham Jail Pettus Bridge White House lawn ?The speech, based on biblical phraseology, emphasized the brotherhood of all men. In his last will and testament, what did Hitler say he liked most about Eva Braun? Legs Wit *Lack of intellect Cooking Clothes ?We must agree; she said she'd go to her death with him "at her own wish." Which prefix means "beneath"? Ante- *Infra- Ambi- Supra- Tropo- ?This is exemplified in terms such as infrastructure, infrared and infrasonic. The mainstay of a porcupine's diet is: *Tree bark Small rodents Berries Leaves Moss and lichens ?Porcupines forage in trees at night for the inner bark they crave. The word "rigmarole" refers to: Children's games *Meaningless talk Rock strata Accumulated frost X-ray units ?The term evolved from "ragman roll," a 13th century name for any official document. Which body organ produces hydrochloric acid? Gall bladder Small intestine *Stomach Pancreas Diaphragm ?Excess secretion of it causes gastric ulcers. A deficient amount impairs digestion. Which song was Simon and Garfunkel's first #1 hit? Mrs. Robinson *The Sounds of Silence Homeward Bound The Boxer Scarborough Fair ?It topped the charts for two weeks back in 1965. Before it was banned, thalidomide was used as a/an: Analgesic Emetic *Sedative Appetite suppressant Stimulant ?The only remaining legitimate use is as a treatment for leprosy. Which word would not refer to a servile person? Subservient *Peremptory Menial Obsequious Sycophantic ?A peremptory person is dictatorial and dogmatic. Whose first color film was titled "Cries and Whispers?" Bernardo Bertolucci Alfred Hitchcock Federico Fellini Roberto Rossellini *Ingmar Bergman ?Like many later Bergman films, it explores family relationships. Which New Testament event took place on the Eve of the Passion? Wedding at Cana *Last Supper Flight into Egypt Laying on of hands Slaughter of innocents ?At that time Christ instituted the sacrament of Communion. In the Lewis Carroll classic, Alice increases or decreases her size by: Reading a magic spell Turning a ring *Eating a mushroom Winning a chess game Tapping her foot ?The classic features her adventures with the Mad Hatter, the Mock Turtle and the Cheshire Cat. Most species of this fish have the ability to change colors in response to stimuli: Shark Sturgeon *Grouper Trout Halibut ?Most groupers also undergo a sex change from male to female during their lifespan. Frank Shorter became the first American to win this Olympic event in 64 years in 1972: *Marathon Weightlifting Discus throw Giant slalom Biathlon ?No American runner has won the Olympic marathon since Shorter did it in 1972. In which Humphrey Bogart film does he play a salty captain of a small riverboat? The Harder They Fall Key Largo To Have and Have Not *The African Queen Caine Mutiny ?Humphrey Bogart spars with prim and proper Katherine Hepburn in this adventure classic. When the body can't supply sufficient blood to its tissues, the result is: Arteriosclerosis Heart attack *Shock Hypertension Sciatica ?Shock can be fatal and immediate emergency treatment is essential. Which famous American author has been a recluse since the 1960's? E.L. Doctorow *J.D. Salinger Tom Wolfe Hunter S. Thompson Saul Bellow ?1951's "The Catcher in the Rye" is his only novel. Some people believe that J.D. Salinger is in fact author Thomas Pynchon. Which novel was not written by Saul Bellow? Henderson the Rain King Herzog Humboldt's Gift Seize the Day *Portnoy's Complaint ?"Portnoy's Complaint" is by Philip Roth. This literary character was murdered because he protected Daisy Buchanan: Tom Joad Doc Burton Nick Adams *Jay Gatsby Jean Valjean ?Daisy runs over a woman while driving his car, and the woman's husband shoots Gatsby in error. "King Rat" is based on this author's experience as a Japanese P.O.W. in World War II: *James Clavell Gore Vidal Herman Wouk Norman Mailer Joseph Heller ?Subsequent works such as "Shogun" and "Noble House" are historical novels set in Asia. Which author is not primarily a writer of science fiction? Arthur C. Clarke Isaac Asimov *Aldous Huxley Robert Heinlein Frank Herbert ?Although Huxley's best known book is "Brave New World," most of his work is not sci-fi. This classic novel by Thomas Wolfe describes the childhood and youth of Eugene Gant: The Long Voyage Home *Look Homeward, Angel Homeward Bound You Can't Go Home Again Harvest Home ?A novelist with intense individualism, he wrote it as a cruel portrait of town and family. The characters in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel include Celie, Mister, Harpo and Shug. Song of Solomon To Kill a Mockingbird Native Son *The Color Purple The Reivers ?This moving novel takes the form of a series of letters between Celie and her sister Nettie. This writer was with the Los Angeles police department for 14 years: *Joseph Wambaugh Lawrence Sanders Robert Ludlum John D. Macdonald Elmore Leonard ?He tells of life behind the badge in "The Blue Knight," "The Choirboys," & "The New Centurions." Stephen King's novel, "The Tommyknockers," concerns which of these phenomena? Poltergeists *Extraterrestrials Demonic possession Vampires Werewolves ?"Tommyknockers" is less a horror novel and more a science fictional critique of technology. The children's classics "Trumpet of the Swan" and "Charlotte's Web" are by: P.L. Travers J.R.R. Tolkien L. Frank Baum *E.B. White A.A. Milne ?White incorporated his satirical observations of culture into his novels for children. Which fictional sleuth was not invented by a U.S. writer? *Sherlock Holmes Philip Marlowe Nero Wolfe Mike Hammer Charlie Chan ?British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created Holmes. Who does not belong on this list of American writers? E.E. Cummings *D.H. Lawrence J.D. Salinger H.L. Mencken B.F. Skinner ?This Englishman's works include "Women in Love," "Lady Chatterly's Lover" and "Sons and Lovers." Members of the Snopes family appear in several novels and stories by this author: Edgar Allan Poe *William Faulkner John Steinbeck Pearl Buck Stephen King ?The Snopeses typify the vicious and inhuman aspects of modern commercial civilization. Leon Uris wrote with depth and clarity about the Jews in "Exodus" and the Arabs in: Mila 18 The Angry Hills Qb VII Trinity *The Haj ?He depicts the lives of Palestinian Arabs from World War I to the Suez War of 1956. Who is considered the father of American literature? *Washington Irving Booker T. Washington Ralph Waldo Emerson James Fenimore Cooper Benjamin Franklin ?"The Sketch Book" was the greatest success of this "First American Man of Letters." John Dunbar is the central character of this award-winning western: Red River *Dances with Wolves Unforgiven Pale Rider Silverado ?"Two Socks" is his elusive wolf companion while "Cisco" is his horse. What kind of poisoning is plumbism? *Lead Food Radiation Blood Alcohol ?It comes from the Latin word "plumbum," which means lead. Which comedian "refused" to age past 39? Lucille Ball *Jack Benny Phyllis Diller George Burns Milton Berle ?Benny's age, stinginess and ineptness at playing the violin were his trademarks. Which country's legendary 14th century hero is William Tell? Scotland Normandy Poland Finland *Switzerland ?The legend has him forced to shoot an apple off the head of his son for punishment. Which is not a Neil Simon play? Plaza Suite California Suite Only When I Laugh Funny Girl Chapter Two ?"Funny Girl" was based on a book by Isobel Lennart. Which element is not a metal? Iron Antimony *Krypton Iridium Magnesium ?Krypton is a gaseous element used in electric lamps. In 1851, Jacob Fussel became the first to manufacture this treat commercially: Chewing gum Potato chips *Ice cream Soda pop Chocolate bars ?Ice cream has been known since ancient times, and reached the U.S. around the 17th century. In meteorology, _______ is the horizontal movement of a mass of air that warms or chills the air. Aura *Advection Aquarelle Arbitrage Aphasia ?Advection may alter other physical properties of the air. Who won baseball's first World Series? Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees *Boston Red Sox ?The Bosox won the best of 9 series against the Pirates (5-3) in October 1903. Where are a person's dura mater and pia mater? Hand Knee *Spinal cord Foot Rib cage ?They are two of the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord. Someone who mends pots and pans is called a: Haberdasher *Tinker Cobbler Milliner Cheapskate ?Tinkers have gone the way of buggy-whip manufacturers. Cortez captured this leader in 1520, ending the Aztec Empire in Mexico: *Montezuma II Quetzelcoatl Amenhotep Geronimo Atahuallpa ?Although a hostage, he continued as a puppet ruler and was killed by his own subjects. Which movie funny man becomes dictator of "Freedonia" in a classic film comedy? Woody Allen W.C. Fields *Groucho Marx Alan Arkin Charlie Chaplin ?In "Duck Soup," Groucho hires Chico and Harpo to spy on his enemies. When making a traditional Swiss fondue, the cheese is thinned with: Broth *White wine and liquer Vinegar Sheep's milk Apple cider ?Some recipes call for white wine and kirsch; others call for white wine and plum brandy. The muskellunge is a member of the _______ family. Freshwater eel Barracuda *Pike Sunfish Carp ?Like the other members of this fish family, it is known for its fighting abilities. Which composer was a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach? Beethoven Mendelssohn Wagner *Handel Brahms ?Both Bach and Handel were born in 1685. The others lived primarily in the 19th century. A circumspect person is very: Argumentative Sneaky Vulgar *Prudent Ill-tempered ?It is the prudent person who considers all the angles before acting. Which is not the name of an individual star? *Orion Sirius Betelgeuse Rigel Vega ?Orion is the name of the constellation in which Rigel appears. Which was discovered in the 18th century? Blood groups Cosmic rays *Smallpox vaccine Pluto Penicillin ?The others were 20th century discoveries. Which famous character is both a princess and a slave? Topsy *Aida Rebecca Lolita Ophelia ?The daughter of the king of Ethiopia, she was captured and enslaved by the Egyptians. Which Greek philosopher sought an honest man? Socrates *Diogenes Plato Aristotle Epicurus ?He lived in a tub to dramatize his motto that the virtuous life is the simple life. The Parsees are a religious community located in: *India Libya Armenia Ethiopia Mongolia ?The economically important group left Iran to escape Muslim persecution. Gasoline vaporizes in the _______ before it enters the cylinder of an engine. *Carburetor Solenoid Alternator Starter Distributor ?The carburetor mixes the vapor with air for efficient combustion. Every 10 years, since 1634, the villagers of Oberammergau, Germany, have performed: Faust *The Passion Play Boris Gudunov Don Juan Madam Butterfly ?The villagers pledged to perform the play after being spared from the plague. Which Russian leader held power for the longest time? *Stalin Lenin Brezhnev Khrushchev Molotov ?Stalin unofficially came to power in 1924 after the death of Lenin and ruled until 1953. They are composed of dense bundles of collagenous fibers known as fibroblasts: Plastics Igneous rocks Telephone wires Tree trunks *Ligaments ?Ligaments come in two varieties: yellow and white. This disciple's name was Simon, but Jesus renamed him: Paul *Peter James John Luke ?Peter means "rock" in Greek and Jesus said, "Upon this rock I will build my church." Myology is a branch of anatomy which deals with: Bones Vital organs *Muscle tissue Digestive system Circulation ?It comes from the Greek word "mys" which means muscle. Which famous TV show aired first? I Married Joan The Real McCoys *I Love Lucy Father Knows Best Ozzie & Harriet ?The television show "I Love Lucy" was first aired on October 15, 1951. All of these words are associated with the word "green" except: Verdant Malachite *Corundum Inexperienced Emerald ?A corundum is a mineral associated with rubies and sapphires. Cantons play a large role in life in Switzerland. What are they? Miniature cheese snacks Alpine rescue dogs *Governmental units Subsidized housing Weekly festivals ?Each of the 23 cantons has more power to govern itself than the federal Swiss government does. This analytic technique makes use of differences in density: Filtration *Centrifugation Distillation Electrophoresis Chromatography ?In a centrifuge, higher density material separates itself from less dense material. Crossing the Khyber Pass, you go from the Valley of Pakistan to the high plateau of: Iraq *Afghanistan Morocco Turkey Nepal ?The ancient land highway to India, it was used by the conquerors Alexander the Great and Tamerlane. The number of protons and neutrons contained in the nucleus of an atom is the: Atomic number Isotope Electron configuration *Mass number Atomic weight ?The number of protons (atomic number) defines the elements and orders the periodic table. Hands are known for their chiral property. What does "chiral" mean? Not used for propulsion Sensitive to touch *Having mirror-image form Being unique to humans Able to grasp ?Gloves are chiral, but socks are achiral, because a sock can be worn on either foot. In Ireland, the word "lough" means: Lazy, slovenly person Impassable obstruction *Lake, or ocean inlet Boiled potatoes Overweight ?In Scotland, the term of reference is "loch." Who wrote about the encounters of American heroines with European culture? Ezra Pound Henry Miller Thomas Wolfe *Henry James Richard Wright ?Brother of psychologist William James, his most famous work is "Portrait of a Lady." The ancient Roman province of Cappadocia occupied the land that is modern-day: France Greece England *Turkey India ?At various times, Turkey has been Hittite, Roman, Persian, Ottoman and Byzantine property. If a "kachina" is your ancestor spirit, you are a member of this small-scale society: Maori of New Zealand Djuka of Suriname *Pueblo Indians of U.S. Abelam of New Guinea Yoruba of Nigeria ?Kachinas are symbolized by various sculptures and sacred masks. Cannae was the site of a remarkable victory by which military leader? Alexander the Great *Hannibal Napoleon Patton Rommel ?To this day, historians use the victory as a point of reference for a very decisive victory. Which is not a type of shoe? Galosh Mukluk Loafer *Dickey Wellington ?A dickey is an insert worn to fill in the neckline. On his famous seven voyages, Sinbad encountered all of these except: A giant bird, the roc An enormous whale *Seven wise men The old man of the sea Cannibal giants ?Sinbad's stories are to be found in the tales collected as "The Arabian Nights." The Enola Gay is the name of a famous: Cruise ship Submarine *Bomber Battleship Tank ?The Enola Gay dropped the bomb on Hiroshima toward the end of the Second World War. Which writer was a native English speaker? Isak Dinesen Vladimir Nabokov Joseph Conrad *James Joyce Jerzy Kosinski ?James Joyce was Irish; the others wrote in English although it was their second language. This is a statement by a stockholder that appoints another person to vote in his place: Codicil Mandamus *Proxy Underwriter Dower ?The term "proxy" is derived from the word "procuratia," meaning "to come for." Which conifer is native to the swampy areas of North America? Ginkgo tree Dogwood *Bald cypress Joshua tree Magnolia ?They are easily recognized from their woody projections above the waterline. The bluepoint is a highly prized: Scallop Prawn Squid *Oyster Snail ?If you order oysters on the half shell, it is likely you will be served bluepoints. Which TV show was not set in Boston? *Family Ties St. Elsewhere Spenser: For Hire Cheers Goodnight, Beantown ?This family series, which starred Michael J. Fox, was set in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. All of these songs are national anthems except: *La Paloma God Save the King The Star-Spangled Banner La Marseillaise O Canada ?This popular Mexican song is about a dove. Which is not a type of animal? Caracara *Osiris Phoebe Narwhal Quetzal ?Osiris was a deity in ancient Egypt. Large versions of this insect are able to eat frogs, lizards and nesting birds: *Praying mantis Giant water bug Dragonfly Locusts Silverfish ?The Asian varieties of this insect are much larger than North American types. "Food, Glorious Food," is a song from this Broadway musical: The King and I *Oliver! Fiddler on the Roof Annie The Wiz ?"I'd Do Anything" and "As Long as He Needs Me" are from the same production. Which is a type of igneous rock? Glare *Porphyry Budgie Toltec Ivory ?Porphyry is an igneous rock with large crystals embedded in a groundmass. Gastronomy is the art of: Fortune telling Creating exotic perfumes Observing the stars *Enjoying fine food Sand painting ?Prehistoric man took a giant step toward gastronomy when he used fire to cook his food. Artifacts from the Olmec, Maya, Toltec and Aztec cultures are considered _______ art. *Pre-Columbian Feudalistic Third World Art Nouveau Pre-Raphaelite ?Mexico has 2500 years of Indian civilizations before the first Europeans arrived. What was Sydney Barrow's celebrated criminal monicker? Boston Strangler *Mayflower Madam The Nightstalker The Zodiac Killer Son of Sam ?Sydney Biddle Barrow was convicted of pandering - running a high-class house of prostitution. The brontosaurus, the diplodocus and the brachiosaurus are all dinosaurs which had: Tiny forelimbs Spikes Wings Crests *Long necks ?The brontosaurus or apatosaurus once inhabited all the continents. Which is an example of a cetacean? Chimpanzee *Right whale Abalone Turkey vulture Amoeba ?Taxonomically speaking, whales are classified under the order Cetacea, hence the name. The Triton is a celebrated: Destroyer Airplane *Submarine Hydrogen bomb Aircraft carrier ?The U.S. Navy sub made the first around-the-world voyage without surfacing. Cartoonist Chester Gould is known for creating this classic character: *Dick Tracy Alley Oop Superman Woody Woodpecker Heathcliff the Cat ?It was called the first "realistic" police strip upon its release in 1931. The black cavalrymen known as the Buffalo Soldiers were given that name by: Confederate soldiers Ulysses S. Grant *American Indians Marcus Garvey Sheep ranchers ?From 1867 to 1898, they had the highest number of Congressional Medals of Honor of any unit. What fruit flavor is in framboise liqueur? Cherry *Raspberry Plum Orange Peach ?Framboise comes from the Alsace region in France. Which adjective does not connote some type of stability? Immutable Steadfast *Latent Staunch Fixed ?Latent refers to something that is hidden or undeveloped. Which metal works best as an electrical conductor? Brass Nickel *Silver Copper Tin ?Although silver is preferred, copper is used more often because it is less expensive. All of these films were based on plays except: Shirley Valentine *Salem's Lot Agnes of God Driving Miss Daisy Crimes of the Heart ?"Salem's Lot" was based on a novel by Stephen King. This is an instrument used for measuring the altitude of a celestial body: Lithograph Stroboscope Anemometer *Sextant Heliotrope ?The sextant was invented by John Campbell in 1757. Which winter sport did not originate in Europe? Ski jump *Ice hockey Speed skating Luge Cross-country skiing ?Ice hockey was first developed in Canada in 1860. India's Gir National Forest is home to the few hundred remaining: Komodo dragons Black rhinos *Asiatic lions Wild mongooses King cobras ?Like their African counterparts, they prefer open areas to the jungles. The expensive natural spice saffron is produced from: *Crocus stigma Evergreen buds Nutmeg shells Lily leaves Tree bark ?Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, used for color and a mild flavor. Vladimir and Estragon, two tramps, are the central characters in what classic modern play? Of Mice and Men *Waiting for Godot No Exit Awake and Sing The Lower Depths ?The author, Samuel Beckett, was the last of the great modernists. What do humans have that a clam doesn't? Mouth Foot Heart Anus *Lungs ?Clams breathe through gills; they stay in the current so that water can flow through them. Which "Dream" film starred Dennis Quaid? The Dream Team Dreamchild *Dreamscape Dreamstreet Dream a Little Dream ?He stars as a scientist who's able to appear in people's nightmares. Animals are classified in seven ranks, starting with kingdom. What comes next? Genus Family Species Order *Phylum ?Starting from the top: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. These music terms are all defined correctly except for: Lento - slowly Allegro - briskly *Forte - softly Tutti - all together Legato - evenly ?The term forte commands a loud, or forceful, volume. Which body of water is not named after the explorer who discovered it? Hudson River Frobisher's Bay Lake Champlain *Prince William Sound Strait of Magellan ?Discovered by George Vancouver, it was named in honor of a son of King George III. Who wrote "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire"? *Edward Gibbon Thomas Carlyle H.G. Wells Thomas Macaulay Arnold Toynbee ?The noted English historian served in Parliament from 1774 to 1783. Which is part of a cell? Cytogene Cyberne Cyclotron *Cytoplasm Cytology ?It is the sap of the cell, excluding the nucleus. Where is Jabberwocky wood found? *Looking-Glass land Shangri-La Freedonia Penguin Island Ruritania ?Lewis Carroll wrote "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There." Who revived the soprano saxophone as a jazz instrument? *John Coltrane Coleman Hawkins Lester Young Art Blakey Miles Davis ?The instrument had been little used since the days of Sidney Bechet, a pioneer of jazz. Author Graham Greene wrote all these novels except: The Power and the Glory The Quiet American Our Man in Havana The Honorary Consul *Lord of the Flies ?"Lord of the Flies" was written by William Golding in 1954. It was his first novel. Istanbul was formerly called Constantinople; before that it had yet another name: Bengal Nation Estonia *Byzantium Atlantis Marrakesh ?In the early centuries after Christ, it was the center of the opulent Byzantine Empire. Francis Bellamy is known for writing: Standard wedding vows Boy Scout pledge The president's oath *Pledge of Allegiance Hippocratic oath ?Bellamy wrote the Pledge to commemorate Columbus Day in 1892. Which titled person is fictional? King Wenceslas Edward the Black Prince Queen Nefertiti *Lady Bracknell Earl of Sandwich ?Lady Bracknell is one of the main characters in "The Importance of Being Earnest." Phyllis Wheatley is known as the first African-American: Teacher Lawyer *Woman poet Opera singer Medical doctor ?Her poems brought her to the attention of Thomas Jefferson. In diameter, this planet is about twice the size of Pluto. Venus Earth *Mercury Mars Neptune ?Mercury's diameter is 3100 miles while Pluto's is 1430 miles. Which of these classic novels was not about an adulterous woman? The Scarlet Letter Madame Bovary *Pride and Prejudice Lady Chatterley's Lover Anna Karenia ?"Pride and Prejudice" deals with Mrs. Bennet's aim in life: to marry off her three daughters. Spurious means: Alert *Inauthentic Unlucky Hostile Obsolete ?In Latin, spurious means bastard. A bon vivant is one who has a: Neurotic obsession *Very active social life Connection with the mob Healthy appetite Steady job ?"Goodtime Charlie" and "party animal" are the less elegant American equivalents. Which was not a headline in 1961? JFK inaugurated Bay of Pigs invasion *Egypt takes Suez Canal Berlin Wall erected First man in orbit ?The canal, acquired by the British in 1875, was nationalized by Egypt in 1956. Hap Arnold is known as the father of the U.S.: Militia *Air Force Coast Guard Navy Marines ?He is also the only person to ever serve as general in both the Army and the Air Force. A catheter is used to: Euthanize animals *Inject or withdraw fluid Repair appliances Make cappuccino Cook donuts ?With six plants making them, Glens Falls, NY is called the catheter capital of the world. Although the term is incorrectly used, the pronghorn is usually called an: Eagle *Antelope Otter Iguana Elk ?Pronghorns belong to a family of their own. Antelopes are native to Africa. Keanu Reeves appears in all of these movies except: Much Ado About Nothing *Benny and Joon Bram Stoker's Dracula Little Buddha Speed ?Reeves is noted for appearing in both popular and esoteric films. The third most populated city in the world, after Tokyo and Mexico City, is: New York Rio de Janeiro Bombay *Sao Paulo Calcutta ?Brazil's business center has a population of 19 million. Aesop is best known for writing: Erotica *Fables Epics Jokes Political speeches ?It is believed that Aesop was a slave in ancient Greece but nobody knows for sure. The Lady de Winter is the villainess in what great adventure novel? The Scarlet Pimpernel Count of Monte Cristo 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea *The Three Musketeers Treasure Island ?The scheming Englishwoman is beheaded near the end of the book. Mongrel is to collie as _______ is to _______ . Man - god Man - angel *Alloy - iron Anger - piety Varied - motley ?Mongrels and alloys are mixtures. Collies and iron are pure. Which of these literary names has not come to mean "a seductive male"? Lovelace Casanova Lothario Don Juan *Antonio ?This is not to say that there isn't room for one more! Which is not a republic born out of the old Yugoslavia? Croatia Slovenia Bosnia and Herzegovina *Belarus Macedonia ?Belarus is a republic that was created after the fall of the Soviet Union. Who noticed that Cassius has "A lean and hungry look" in Shakespeare's play? *Caesar Brutus Hamlet Lady Macbeth Marc Antony ?"Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look, he thinks too much: such men are dangerous." Who would wear a sou'wester? *A sailor Someone in the tropics A jockey Palace guards The pope ?The hat is named for a strong wind from the southwest. A "John B." is the nickname for a: Panama hat Tam-o'-shanter Bowler *Stetson hat Busby hat ?The nickname comes from the hatmaker's real name: John Batterson Stetson. "Hat trick" is a term from this sport: Swimming Basketball Track *Hockey Baseball ?The term is used when a player scores three goals in one game. The wide-brimmed fedora hat that Harrison Ford made popular in "Indiana Jones" is called: Kaffiyeh Shako Bearskin *Borsalino Sombrero ?A bearskin is the type of hat seen on the guards at Buckingham Palace. When this hat first came out, it cost almost a month's wages to buy: Pillbox hat Fez *Stetson Top hat Bowler ?The famous cowboy hats were expensive but guaranteed to last a lifetime. The most common hat in the world today is made of: Straw *Bamboo Felt Fur Fabric ?The "coolie hat" of China is worn by one-third of the people on Earth. If you make hats, you are a: Jongleur *Milliner Tonsure Torsade Dredge ?The milliner originated in Milan, Italy, in the 16th century. A flat-topped, stiff straw hat with a round, flat brim is a: Havelock Cloche *Boater Stetson Bowler ?A havelock is a cloth cap, a Stetson a cowboy hat and a bowler a felt hat. Napoleon did all his masterminding in which type of cap? Zuccheto Slouch hat Babushka Forage cap *Tricorne ?Sold at an auction for $29,471, Napoleon's cap became the most expensive hat ever. Name the tight-fitting wool hat worm by women: Cornet Dolly Varden *Toque Mobcap Tarboosh ?In the 1920's, the toque was easily worn over bobbed hair, pulled down to the penciled brow. Ribbons, feathers and rosettes on hats are called: Homburgs Coronas *Cockades Tercels Rubrics ?The are often worn by soldiers or as badges. Which item is not worn on the head? Mantilla Fez *Shift Bowler Babushka ?A shift is a shapeless dress. The top hat, now associated with black-tie dress, was originally used during: Chimney cleaning *Fox hunts Ice skating Infantry assaults Tennis matches ?The hat's purpose was to cushion the rider's head if he happened to fall from his horse. A soft, flat, knitted wool hat with a pompom on top is a: Fedora Chaperon Breton Castor *Tom-o'-shanter ?It was named for the hero of a Robert Burns poem. Which is not a type of hat? Toque Fedora Tricorne Fez *Chervil ?Chervil is an herb in the parsley family. Who was not a knight of the round table? Lancelot Galahad Percival Gawain *Roland ?Roland is the most famous of Charlemagne's paladins, or knights. Which organization is not found in Orwell's "1984"? Ministry of Truth Thought Police Anti-Sex league *The Brotherhood Inner Party ?The Brotherhood is a Communist-party-like organization in "Invisible Man." Emerson's "Shot heard 'round the world" was the gunfire at the start of the: *American Revolution Little Bighorn First World War California Gold Rush Spanish American War ?The scuffle in question took place at Boston's North Bridge. Which capital lies closest to the Arctic Circle? *Reykjavik Stockholm Oslo Helsinki Warsaw ?The capital of Iceland lies roughly 200 miles below the Arctic Circle. A veneer is a: Mammal *Covering Lamp Automobile Fruit ?The term can be used figuratively or literally. Agent Orange contains this chemical compound: Arsenic Cyanide Mercury Thallium *Dioxin ?The effects on human health of long term exposure to dioxin are still being disputed. Emile Galle, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Rene Lalique are all noted: Leaders of French Canada Pioneers of the cinema World War II spies *Makers of glassware Composers ?The fine glass-making in the French tradition dates from the late 19th century. Which Pulitzer Prize-winning novel also won an Oscar for best picture? *All the Kings Men To Kill a Mockingbird The Old Man and the Sea The Grapes of Wrath The Caine Mutiny ?This novel by Robert Penn Warren won the Pulitzer in 1947, and an Oscar in 1949. 20th century scientist Gregory Pincus made important discoveries in this field: Astronomy *Biology Meteorology Anthropology Physics ?His work in reproductive biology led to the development of the oral contraceptive. Hominy, a favorite dish in the southern United States, is made from: Okra Lima beans Sweet potatoes *Corn Black-eyed peas ?When the dried corn is ground, it becomes hominy grits. If you are moving your mandible, what are you most likely doing? Lifting weights Playing piano *Chewing food Dreaming Driving a car ?Mandible is the anatomical term for the lower jawbone. What type of bug has spinnerets? Ant Bee Mosquito Grasshopper *Spider ?The specialized organs under the abdomen produce the silk threads. Which statement about zinc is untrue? Metallic element Used to make brass Essential for growth Malleable when heated *Blackish in color ?Zinc is a lustrous bluish-white in color. All of these words describe a specific shape except: Ovoid *Inchoate Spheroid Globular Rhombic ?Inchoate means not yet clearly or completely formed. All of these are considered root vegetables except: Turnip Parsnip *Cabbage Radish Carrot ?Cabbage is a "flower" vegetable, like broccoli and the artichoke. Frederich August Kekule discovered that the structure of benzene is a: Four-sided box Figure eight *Closed ring Square Rectangle ?It later became known that such rings are the basic structure of all aromatic compounds. Who invented both the alcohol and mercury thermometers? Pierre Curie James Watt *Daniel Fahrenheit Michael Faraday Louis Pasteur ?The German physicist's thermometric scale is still used in the U.S. and Canada. In Greek mythology, Hippolyta, Pentheselia and Atiope were all: Muses Nymphs Fates Furies *Amazons ?Hippolyta was captured by Theseus, while Achilles fell in love with Pentheselia. If you are searching for "le mot juste," you are looking for the: *Right word Headwaiter Lesser of two evils French connection Exit ?More particularly, the concept is associated with the writer, Gustave Flaubert. The caber of the Scottish sport of caber tossing is a / an: Ball Iron disk *Heavy pole Mallet Racket ?The long, heavy pole makes it a game of strength rather than skill. Echography is a method used by which professional? *Medical doctor Seismologist Astronomer Geologist Meteorologist ?This diagnostic method makes use of ultrasound pulses that echo off of body organs. Which statement fits a day with a temperature of 20 degrees celsius? Hellishly hot Chilly *Mild and lovely Sweltering Freezing cold ?In degrees fahrenheit, it would be 68. "Lamb stew is much ado about mutton" is an example of a: Homonym Palindrome *Pun Non sequitur Dangling participle ?Some of the greatest writers (Shakespeare, for example) were very fond of puns. Where is your uvula? Inner ear *Mouth Lungs Elbow Intestines ?It is the small piece of flesh which hangs from the palate above the back of the tongue. Which country does not share a land border with Saudi Arabia? Jordan Iraq *Lebanon Oman Kuwait ?Lebanon is bordered by Israel, Syria and the Mediterranean Sea. The remnants of the Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica are found here: Panama Peru Guatemala Colombia *Mexico ?Their religious centers with temple mounds were located near the present city of Vera Cruz. Each of these was on of the seven dwarfs except: *Gabby Doc Happy Sneezy Grumpy ?The others were Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. Which baseball film is based on a true story? The Natural Major League *Eight Men Out Bull Durham Bad News Bears ?This John Sayles film chronicles the events of the 1919 Black Sox scandal. The last line of this Nicholson movie was: "We blew it!" Psych-Out Cuckoo's Nest Studs Lonigan The Missouri Breaks *Easy Rider ?The film is responsible for launching Jack Nicholson into stardom. Which TV show's theme song is titled "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"? A Different World *Cheers Dear John Head of the Class Moonlighting ?"Cheers" centers on the bar owner Sam and regulars Norm, Cliff, Carla and Frazier. Spanish explorer Hernan de Soto was the first European to visit the mouth of this river: Amazon Nile Yellow Congo *Mississippi ?De Soto became the first European to visit the huge delta mouth in 1541 A.D. "Requiem for a Nun" and "Sanctuary" are among this author's lesser-known novels: Ernest Hemingway *William Faulkner John Steinbeck F. Scott Fitzgerald Henry James ?The rape victim central to "Sanctuary" appears many years afterward in "Requiem for a Nun." In the Julian Calendar, "ides" fall on the 15th of any of these months except: March May *December October July ?The ides are on the 13th day of the other months. What witty writer's later books, such as "What is Man?" show his growing pessimism? Jonathan Swift Lewis Carroll *Mark Twain Charles Dickens Voltaire ?Twain became cynical after the tragic deaths of his wife and two daughters. Acording to Greek myth, _______ and his wife were the only mortals who survived the deluge. Pygmalion *Deucalion Uranus Midas Odysseus ?They repopulated the world by throwing stones that turned into men and women. A diomedian swap is an exchange in which _______ benefits. *Only one side Both parties No one An outside party The underdog ?The expression comes from a Greek story about a warrior who traded gold armor for brass. Which celebrity would be oldest if he or she were alive today? Marilyn Monroe Elvis Presley Martin Luther King James Dean *John F. Kennedy ?Born in 1917, J.F.K. would be the oldest, with Marilyn Monroe next with a 1926 birthdate. What kind of musical instrument is a flageolet? Irish harp Steel drum Mouth organ *Small flute Recorder ?A flageolet is similar in range and tone to piccolo. Glenn T. Seaborg was a key player in this field of science: Astronomy *Physics Engineering Mathematics Biology ?He was the prime mover in the discovery of plutonium, a key element in atomic bombs. This pseudonym is used by producers when a film is a disaster & they wish anonymity: Rex Reed Brooks De Soto Seasil B. De Mille Wilma Flintstone *Allen Smithee ?He's been credited with hits such as "Student Bodies" and "Death of a Gunfighter." A frappe is a beverage that always contains: Fruit Vanilla *Crushed ice Rum Mint leaves ?It can be any drink served with lots of finely crushed ice. Each of the following are real names of people. Which one is the pro race car driver? Mike Quick Howard Fast Mac Speedie *Lake Speed Jonathan Swift ?Speed has been racing professionally since 1983, and has earned close to $2 million. What relationship does Walter Huston have to Anjelica Huston? *Grandfather Brother Husband Father Adopted son ?A stage and movie actor in character roles, he played a bit part in son John's "Maltese Falcon." The tiny space between two nerve cells is called a: Dendrite *Synapse Motrin Abalin Myelin sheath ?In order to send messages from nerve cell to nerve cell, this gap must be crossed. "Makin' Whoopee" & "If You Knew Susie" are songs associated with this vaudevillian: George M. Cohan W.C. Fields *Eddie Cantor George Burns Al Jolson ?Cantor was known for his rolling eyes and high-toned voice. Which was the first country to elect a woman as a prime minister? Pakistan India Israel *Sri Lanka Indonesia ?Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, in 1960 elected Srimavo Bandaranaike prime minister. Which "yellow" animal is a fish? Yellowhammer Yellow jacket Yellowthroat *Yellowtail Yellow-rumped warbler ?A yellow jacket is a wasp. The others are birds. Which of the following famous people was not an illegitimate child? Marilyn Monroe Sophia Loren Charles Manson Eric Clapton *Paul McCartney ?Other famous people born out of wedlock include Da Vinci, Cezanne, Juan Peron and Willy Brandt. In the world of music, Budapest, Julliard and Cleveland are all prominent: Symphoney orchestras Music schools Opera houses Jazz festivals *String quartets ?A traditional string quartet is composed of two violins, a viola, and a cello. One might foment a: *Riot Marriage Meal Movie review Hairstyle ?It means to provoke or encourage some expression of unrest. All of these movies were released during the 1930's except: King Kong The Thin Man *Sunset Boulevard Top Hat Duck Soup ?Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard" was released in 1951. In cooking, what is measured in scoville units? Yeast activity Pie crust *Heat of peppers Alcohol content Degree of evaporation ?Sweet peppers register at 0 scoville units, jalapenos at 4,000 units and habaneros at up to 300,000 units. "Rodeo" is considered the first major American: *Ballet Western Musical comedy Circus Opera ?Created by Agnes DeMille in 1942, who later choreographed "Oklahoma!" Which film does not center around valuable jewels? The Maltese Falcon A Fish Called Wanda The Pink Panther *The French Connection Family Plot ?Gene Hackman stars as Popeye Doyle, a cop out to locate a drug kingpin in this film. Christianity was an influence on the founder of this religion: Buddhism Taoism *Manichaeism Shinto Orphism ?The Persian sage, Mani, founded this religion in the 3rd century A.D. A pen name is also known as a: Acronym Neologism Eponym *Nom de plume Sobriquet ?George Eliot, Mark Twain and George Orwell are examples of nom de plumes. Which of these television shows centered around a high school basketball coach? Fast Break Head of the Class Charles in Charge *White Shadow Coach ?Ken Howard played coach, teacher and friend to an inner-city basketball team. Which character was created by Elton John? Ziggy Stardust Napoleon Dynamite *Captain Fantastic Alladin Sane The Impostor ?Released in 1975, "Captain Fantastic" was Elton John's semi-autobiographical album. Which of these is not part of an animal cell? Ribosomes Mitochondria *Chlorophyll Chromatin Golgi apparatus ?Chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants, is responsible for forming hydrogen and carbon. Couscous is a dietary staple in which part of the world? *North Africa Far East India and Pakistan Latin America Indonesia ?Semolina cereal is the main ingredient of couscous. Which is not a region of France? Brittany Anjou Burgundy Alsace *Luxembourg ?The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is an independent nation. "Lingua franca" is Italian for a: *Hybrid language Monetary coin Party dress Sausage Kindergarten ?The combination of tongues enables foreigners and natives to communicate business. Which memoir is written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn? The Noise of Time Speak, Memory *The Oak and the Calf I Cannot Be Silent My Universities ?The others are by Mandelshtam, Nabokov, Gorky and Tolstoy. The term "negative amortization" is used when discussing: Savings bonds *Home loans Mutual funds Stock purchases Coin investments ?In some loans, the balance can increase even when the borrower is making the payments. In 1980, Alan Guth proposed a theory that significantly modified the _______ theory. Darwinian evolutionary *Big bang Einstein relativity Leakey African origins Global warming ?His concept of an inflationary universe solved problems arising from the older theory. Which is a dialect of German? Breton *Alsatian Provencal Basque Catalan ?Alsatian is spoken in Alsace, a part of France near the German border. Which of these food terms means to mash or pulp into a thick paste? Shirr Braise Parboil *Puree Dice ?Vegetable purees are used in soups, baby foods and many sauces. A classic of Afrtican literature, it is an autobiography set in a traditional village. *The Dark Child Madmen and Specialists Ambiguous Adventure Bound to Violence Wretched of the Earth ?The son of a goldsmith, author Camara Laye recorded his childhood with affection. What is the space or distance between any two musical pitches called? Octave Measure Meter Note *Interval ?The smallest intervals in a chromatic scale are half-steps. Which book was Mark Chapman carrying when he assassinated John Lennon? Atlas Shrugged Lord of the Rings *Catcher in the Rye Alice B. Toklas Cookbook The Bible ?Mark Chapman identified with Holden Caulfield and thought John Lennon symbolized "phoniness." How did they finally get rid of "The Blob"? *Froze it Burned it Blasted it Sealed it in a cave Buried it ?Steve McQueen starred in the 1958 classic. Of these horror films, which is not matched with its animal of terror? Jaws - shark *Ben - bear Willard - rat Orca - killer whale King Kong - giant ape ?"Ben" was a sequel to "Willard," which centered on killer rats. What do "Audrey Rose," "The Bad Seed" and "It's Alive" have in common? *Scary kids Demonic animals Anthony Hopkins Blood-dripping walls Mutant zombies ?"Audry Rose" is about a young girl who dreams about fires and finds she's been reincarnated. The only horror character to win an Oscar for its portrayer: Count Dracula Dr. Frankenstein The Werewolf *Jekyll and Hyde Phantom of the Opera ?Fredric March played the double role in 1932. Which movie does not feature a person who transforms into another creature? Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde The Thing The Howling *Eraserhead The Fly ?"American Werewolf in London" is another film with a famous transformation scene. Four of these are vampire films. Which one concerned a werewolf? Fright Night The Hunger *The Howling Martin The Lost Boys ?In "The Howling," a TV anchorwoman investigates a cult with members who turn into werewolves. All these writers are known for their horror stories except: H.P. Lovecraft Bram Stoker Edgar Allan Poe Ambrose Bierce *L. Frank Baum ?L. Frank Baum is known for his children's books. He is the author of the Oz books. Which bloody tale of chopped-up students have we made up? Massacre at Central High Student Bodies *Professor Maniac Splatter University Dorm that Dripped Blood ?In each of these tales, the students get permanent summer vacations. The action in this classic horror film does not take place in a haunted building: The Shining The Amityville Horror *Night of the Living Dead Legend of Hell House Poltergeist ?Flesh-hungry zombies are the problem in "Night of the Living Dead," not ghosts. Which of these horror characters wears a fedora? Jason Vorhees Michael Myers *Freddy Krueger Norman Bates Pinhead ?Robert Englund stars as the burn victim who attacks innocent teens in their dreams. In which film does the Machiavellian plot focus on a man, his wife and his mistress? Vertigo *Diabolique Rosemary's Baby Spellbound Dementia 13 ?Only at the very end of Clouzot's film does the viewer realize what is going on. The plot of the horror flick "C.H.U.D." features cannibalistic bad guys from: Lost city of Atlantis Planet Zypton Acting school *The sewers A cult of giant insects ?In this heart-warming tale, slimy sewer derelicts are mutated into cannibals by waste. Who directed such horrific films "Rosemary's Baby," "The Tenant" and "Repulsion"? Orson Welles Alfred Hitchcock David Cronenberg *Roman Polanski John Carpenter ?The Polish-born director also made a horror comedy, "The Fearless Vampire Killers." In the 1951 version of "The Thing," the carrotlike 'thing' was played by: Peter Graves Steve McQueen *James Arness Michael Landon Leslie Nielsen ?James Arness went on to gain stardom in the long-running television series "Gunsmoke." What classic horror novel is subtitled "The Modern Prometheus"? Shadow over Innsmouth Diary of a Madman *Frankenstein Lair of the White Worm Dracula ?It was the doctor, not the creature, who actually bore the name Frankenstein. Which TV series featured the nemesis, Lt. Gerard? Dragnet Police Woman *The Fugitive The Incredible Hulk Adam-12 ?Lt. Gerard is the police detective hot on the trail of the wrongly accused Dr. Richard Kimball. What term describes a book that describes an imperfect imaginary society? Naturalistic Satirical *Dystopian Experimental Postmodern ?"1984" and "Brave New World" are probably the most famous examples. What was Andy's relation to Barney Fife on the "Andy Griffith Show"? Uncle Father *Cousin Brother-in-law No relation ?Crime was not sheriff Andy's biggest problem in the tiny town of Mayberry, Barney Fife was. Which of these literary characters was called "The Great Man Mountain" by his captors? Paul Bunyan Tarzan Ali Baba *Gulliver Frankenstein ?He was given the name by those little guys, the Lilliputians. Which athlete has been on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" a record 31 times? Hank Aaron Jimmy Connors Willie Shoemaker Jack Nicklaus *Muhammad Ali ?"The Champ" and the sports journal grew from contenders to kingpins together. Considered a pioneet of confessional poetry, he wrote much about his family history: *Robert Lowell Robert Bly Robert Frost Robert Penn Warren Robert Browning ?His prominent family consisted of generations of poets and statesmen. Margaret Dumont appeared regularly in the films of: Charlie Chaplin *The Marx Brothers Shirley Temple W.C. Fields The Three Stooges ?She played the elderly, rich women Groucho courted for their money. Which of these stories is not by Edgar Allan Poe? *Diary of a Madman The Oval Portrait The Tell Tale Heart The Black Cat William Wilson ?"Diary of a Madman" is Guy de Maupassant's story about a murderous judge. Leah and Rachel were the two wives of this biblical figure: Isaac *Jacob Abraham Joseph Moses ?Rachel was his real love but his father-in-law made him marry Leah as well. What does Lady Macbeth attempt to do as she sleepwalks? *Wash her hands of blood Beg God's forgiveness Walk across a bridge Leap from a castle wall Speak to a ghost ?Lady Macbeth kills herself because the blood of murder never washes off. Where would you find a coronagraph? Ophthalmology office *Observatory Chemistry lab Map room Cardiology wing ?It is a telescope designed for observing the corona of the Sun. Which title is a play by Oscar Wilde? The Lady with a Dog *Lady Windemere's Fan Lady Chatterley's Lover The Lady and the Knight The Lady Eve ?It is about a scandal brewing in Edwardian high society. From what is the potent stimulant and poison strychnine derived from? Sulfur Wine grapes *Seeds of a tree King cobra venom A mushroom ?The strychnose tree is native to Sri Lanka, Australia and India. A book whose character is tortured by fastening a cage of rats around his head: Anna Karenina Heart of Darkness Count of Monte Cristo Crime and Punishment *1984 ?Winston Smith is tortured with the things he fears most for being disloyal to the party. In business terms, an O.T.C. is a type of: Option *Stock Firm Bond Pension fund ?An over-the-counter stock is traded between two individuals rather than on an exchange. Which of these novels is not set around one character exploring a new land? *Brave New World Robinson Crusoe Gulliver's Travels Utopia The New Atlantis ?This novel is about a primitive man who confronts an ominous futuristic society. Which group had the #1 hit "Monday, Monday"? The Byrds *Mamas and the Papas Crosby, Stills and Nash The Grateful Dead Three Dog Night ?This popular tune reached number one in May 1966. The author of "Captains Courageous" also wrote: *Kim Silas Marner Of Human Bondage War and Peace The Idiot ?Rudyard Kipling's "Captains Courageous" was made into a 1937 movie starring Spencer Tracy. "Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear" is the introduction to: The Green Hornet The Rifleman The Twilight Zone The Lone Ranger The Shadow ?"The Lone Ranger" made its highly successful transition from radio to TV in 1949. A murphy bed is one which: Has double bunks Converts to a couch Has four posters *Folds into the wall Is canopied ?The bed is named after its maker, W.L. Murphy. Which biblical figure did not play a role in the life of King David? *Queen Jezebel Prince Absalom Goliath the Giant Samuel, Judge of Israel King Saul ?Jezebel was the wife of King Ahab, who lived several centuries after King David. Which event in Soviet Union history occurred while Khrushchev was in power? *Cuban missile crisis Boycott of Moscow Olympics Nixon's China visit Afghanistan invasion Trotsky's death ?Khrushchev's handling of the crisis led to his eventual ouster as Soviet premier in 1964. These former slaves ruled Egypt and Palestine during the late Middle Ages: Maccabees Moabites Minoans *Mamelukes Montagnards ?Widely used at first in Arabian armies, they used their military skill to take over. Monocots and dicots refer to different classifications of: Teas Mammals Birds Insects *Plants ?Dicots are plants with two seed leaves and monocots are those with a single seed leaf. Which of these famous directors was born in the United States? Billy Wilder Alfred Hitchcock Roman Polanski Richard Attenborough *William Friedkin ?Wilder was born in Austria, Hitchcock and Attenborough in England and Polanski in Poland. The Achilles tendon is located in the: Back Neck Shoulders *Legs Elbow ?The human body's largest tendon, it connects the muscles to the heel bone. Which actor and the film for which he won his only Oscar are mismatched? Bogart - African Queen Wayne - True Grit Holden - Stalag 17 *Gable - The Misfits Olivier - Hamlet ?Gable won his Oscar for "It Happened One Night"; "The Misfits" was his last film as well as Marilyn Monroe's. Gerontology is the study of: War *Aging Dialects Prehistory Glaciers ?The amount of blood pumped by the heart is reduced by 5 between age 20 and age 90. Vincent Minelli made more of this type of film than any other director: Westerns Horror Romantic comedy *Musicals Silent films ?"The Band Wagon" and "An American in Paris" are two of his best. This gland is located behind the breastbone: *Thymus Pituitary Thyroid Adrenal Pancreas ?The thymus gland assists in the development of the immune system. Misogamy is: Hatred of males Aversion to money Suspicion of people *Hatred of marriage Dislike of privacy In many cases, it is caused by a fear of intimacy or responsibility. Englishwoman Mary Kingsley is known for her exploration and study of which land? Canada South America *Africa Australia New Zealand ?She was commissioned to study the little known fish specimens of the Congo in 1895. In geometry, you could not draw this shape without lifting the pen off the paper: Circle Parabola Rhombus Trapezoid *Hyperbola ?It is made up of two branched open curves, or a plane slicing two circular cones. Considered one of its founders, this philosopher denied he was an existentialist: Jean Jacques Rousseau *Martin Heidegger Friedrich Nietzsche Jean-Paul Sartre Carl Jung ?He attacked mass culture as a machine that produces the forgetfulness of being. The English celebrate "Guy Fawkes Day" on Nov. 5th. What did he do to merit his own holiday? Start China opium trade *Plant bomb in Parliament Cultivate many orchids Repel a Viking invasion Die at Waterloo ?He tried to kill James I and his ministers by blowing up the House of Lords on Nov. 5, 1605. Discovering iridium in layers of the earth led geologists to build this theory: The greenhouse effect New Ice Age is coming Earth's core is molten *Asteroid dinosaur extinction Plate tectonics ?Very rare on Earth, but plentiful in asteroids, iridium was found in 65 million year old layers. Which of these languages families is the Magyar tongue of Hungary a member of? *Arabic Germanic Romance Latin Greek ?Except for Finland, the only other place you'll hear similar is in western Siberia. In separate works, Percy Bysshe and Mary Shelley made reference to: The Frankenstein myth Marquis de Sade Nightingales *Prometheus King Arthur's Court ?She wrote "Frankenstein: the Modern Prometheus," and he penned "Prometheus Unbound." Emil Jannings was a winner of the first: Nobel Peace Prize Time "Man of the Year" *Academy Award Pulitzer Prize Heisman Trophy ?He won the Best Actor Award for work in "The Way of All Flesh" and "The Last Comnmand." Zapateodo is a rhythmic device used in what kind of music? *Flamenco Bossa nova Calypso Jazz Rock ?It is the heel stamping used in both flamenco music and dance. What color is the $20 bill in the game of Monopoly? White Red Blue *Green Orange ?To finish off the cash flow; $100 are yellow, $50s are blue, and $1s are white. What kind of creature is Greek mythology's Chiron? Three-headed dog Fire-breathing dragon Princess of Troy God of war *Wise centaur ?A repository of wisdom, he was the teacher of Jason, Achilles and Hercules. To camber something is to _______ it. Shock Irritate *Curve Melt Smooth ?One would camber a road to allow for drainage off the sides. If you talked about your dentition, you would be talking about your: *Set of teeth Love life Religious convictions Eating habits Exercise program ?Your dentition is how many teeth you have, what kind, and how they are spaced. The team sport of curling takes place on this surface: Asphalt Wooden floor Dirt Glass *Ice ?The name comes from the curling angle in which polished stones are pushed toward trees. Together with Louis Joliet, he discovered the upper Mississippi: Samuel de Champlain Jacques Cartier Sieur de la Salle *Jacques Marquette Jean Nicolet ?They proved the existence of a water passage from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The eagle, the maple leaf, panda and krugerrand are all: Passenger trains *Gold coins Volcanoes European rock groups International newspapers ?All are 1 troy ounce of gold, but collectors pay the least for the krugerrand. Which is the oldest of the major college football bowl games? Orange Sugar *Rose Cotton Gator ?Michigan beat Stanford, 49 - 0, in the first Rose Bowl in 1902. Whippets are small, slender dogs widely used as _______ dogs. Police Seeing-eye Watch *Racing Fighting ?Originally bred to hunt hares, like greyhounds, they are used in parimutuel betting. After Russia, which is the largest former Soviet Republic in terms of square miles. Ukraine *Kazakhstan Armenia Georgia Belarus ?Kazakhstan occupies nearly 1.1 million square miles. Besides being extremely salty, the Dead Sea is unique in that it is: The sea Moses parted Infested with sea snakes *Earth's lowest point Not fed by any rivers Bottomless ?The surface of the lake lies at 1,312 feet below sea level. The Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of a sect of: Buddhism *Islam Judaism Hinduism Taoism ?The current Aga Khan IV, Prince Karim, inherited the title in 1957. Which famous literary work is not set primarily on an island? The Tempest Lord of the Files *Billy Budd Robinson Crusoe Ten Little Indians ?Melville's sea story takes place aboard ship. Bubonic plague is often carried by infected: Birds *Rodents Fish Livestock Water ?The plague can then be transmitted to man by flea bites or airborne infection. Some 300,000 Acadians, distant cousins of Louisiana's Cajuns, reside here: West Indies Brittany *Canada Key West Channel Islands ?These French settlers came to what is now Nova Scotia in the early 17th century. What is the main ingredient of mock turtle soup? Iguana meat *Calf's head Smoked sausage Abalone Frog legs ?Vegetables, spices, salt-pork and roasted chicken are additional ingredients. If you caught a quahog at the seashore, what kind of creature would you have? Oyster *Clam Scallop Baby shark Squid ?A quahog is a full-grown hard-shell clam. Younger clams are called cherry-stones or littlenecks. After a 36-year layoff, George Burns made his big screen return in: Two of a Kind Oh God *The Sunshine Boys Going in Style Just You and Me Kid ?He won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in the Neil Simon comedy. In biology, which is an example of an exogenous factor? Respiration Genetic makeup Body chemistry Hormones *Humidity ?Exogenous factors are those introduced from or produced outside the organism. Where are the pineal and pituitary glands located? *Base of the brain In the throat Behind the torso Under the abdomen In the pelvis ?The pituitary gland produces hormones which regulate other glands in the body. The element not discovered by 19th century scientist Humphry Davy: Potassium Magnesium *Radium Sodium Titanium ?Radium was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898. This is the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world: Wine *Beer Whiskey Rum Cognac ?The Mesopotamians and Egyptians were the greatest beer drinkers of the ancient world. The patchwork quilt originated in this part of the world: Australia Ancient Greece *North America Polynesia Hungary ?Quilting is one of the most widely appreciated American folk arts. A fascist government ruled _______ from 1939 to 1975. Italy Austria Brazil Panama *Spain ?The house of Bourbon was restored and Juan Carlos was made king in 1975. The annual Iditarod Dogsled Championship is a 1,159-mile race from Anchorage to: Kodiak Juneau Fairbanks Barrow *Nome ?Jeff King won in 1933, with a record time of 10 days, 15 hours and 38 minutes. Chalcopyrite is an important ore of: Iron Steel *Copper Silver Gold ?Chalcopyrite is called peacock pyrite because of its shiny iridescent qualities. These are prepared Swedish style and are used in Mexico's albondigas soup: Cabbages Sausages Flounder Noodles *Meatballs ?Albondigas is a popular Mexican meatball soup. In the United States, a hundred-weight is equal to one hundred: Drams Ounces *Pounds Tons Grams ?Abbreviated cwt., a hundred-weight is equal to 112 pounds in England. Capitoline Hill is the tallest hill of: Paris London Madrid Washington, D.C. *Rome ?Capitoline is the highest of the city's seven hills. What kind of tools are used in crewel work? Pen and ink Metal plates Acrylic crayons Hammer and nails *Embroidery needles ?Crewel is a colorful type of embroidery often used for decorating clothing.