12 December
P1. Art/Culture: Born in Ådalsbruk, Norway, in 1863, the son of a priest who entertained his children
with the tales of Poe, this artist was influenced by German Expressionism and Gauguin’s credo
that “art was human work and not an imitation of nature.” His themes were psychological; his
most famous painting is The Scream. Hint: occupation of Umberto’s protagonist.
A. Robert Storm Pedersen B. Anders Zorn C. Frits Thaulov D. Edvard Munch
P2. Geography: 1901, Marconi receives 1st transatlantic radio signal at Signal Hill. Where? Hint: Think!
A. Cape Cod B. Maine C. Nova Scotia D. Newfoundland
P3. History/Politics: Born in Newburyport, Mass., in 1805, deserted by his father, he sold lemonade as a
kid, then got a job on the Newburyport Herald. In 1831, he founded The Liberator, an anti-slavery
weekly. He became a powerful abolitionist and later suffragist. Hint: Insurance company fortress.
A. William Lloyd Garrison B. Simon Cameron C. Edwin Stanton D. John Greenleaf Whittier
4. Language: Born in London in 1929, this playwright wrote Look Back in Anger, one of the greatest titles!
A. Harold Pinter B. Tom Stoppard C. John Osborne D. Nöel Coward
P5. Literature: Born in Rouen, France, in 1821, he studied indifferently in Paris, became buddies with
Victor Hugo, had with the poet Louise Colet his only serious relationship, never married, yet
wrote in 1857 the wonderful Madam Bovary. Hint: “Alma, tell us, all modern women are jealous.”
A. Denis Diderot B. Gustave Flaubert C. Stendhal D. Honoré de Balzac
P6. Music/Dance: Four: East Orange, NJ, 1940, signature song is Walk On By; Hoboken, NJ, 1915, “Old
Blue Eyes”, I Did It My Way; Newark, NJ, 1938, debut on American Bandstand with Who’s Sorry
Now; and the one you need, Cordele, Georgia, 1918, sang with Count Basie’s band, songs such as
Every Day I Have the Blues and Smack Dab in the Middle.
A. Frank Sinatra B. Connie Francis C. Joe Williams D. Dionne Warwick
P7. People: Born in Nottinghamshire in 1682, this physician, naturalist, and poet held a firm belief in the
relatedness of everything; the strongest of any species propagated it. Hint: He have a grandson?
A. Richard Leakey B. Richard Dawkins C. Charles Darwin D. Erasmus Darwin
8. Potluck: Which two countries share the longest border?
A. China & Russia B. China & India C. Canada & United States D. Brazil & Argentina
P9. Quotations: Born in the Bronx, 1924, a popular NY Mayor: “If you agree with me on 9 out of 12
issues, vote for me. If you agree with me on 12 out of 12, see a psychiatrist.” Hint: Poet Kenneth
A. Ed Koch B. David Dinkins C. Rudi Giulliani D. Michael Bloomberg
P10. Science/Technology: In 1953, he reaches record 2.5 mach.; the plane goes into “inertia coupling”
and tumble-spins violently 40,000 ft. before he finally rights it. Hint: Lindbergh, sort of.
A. Wiley Post B. Buzz Aldrin C. Eddie Rickenbacker D. Chuck Yeager
P11. Sports/Games: Born in Baton Rouge in 1932, cut twice from the high school basketball team, he
practiced in his backyard and played in the church league. As a senior, now 6’ 7”, he led his high
school to its first State Championship in 20 years. Then LSU, followed by 11 seasons with the
Hawks, twice NBA MVP, 11-time All-Star, NBA All-Time Team. Hint: Gentle with kitty, dear.
A. Elgin Baylor B. Bob Pettit C. Dolph Shayes D. Cliff Hagen
P12. Stage/Screen: Four: Poland, 1881, he and his brothers Abe, Jack, and Sam formed a hugely
successful film company; Romania, 1893, he played tough guys, Rico in Little Caesar and Rocco in
Key Largo; Wilmington, NC, 1900, a dancer in The Benny Goodman Story and the father of Frank’s
good buddy; and the one you need, Darrington, WA, 1923, Mr. The Price Is Right.
A. Sammy Davis, Sr. B. Edward G. Robinson C. Bob Barker D. Harry Warner
P13. Extra Credit: Name the gentle old zoologist on Wild Kingdom. [[Can you do the sponsor, also?)
A. Anthony Perkins B. Maxwell Perkins C. Marlin Perkins D. Carl Perkins
Answers: 1D; 2D; 3A; 4C; 5B; 6C; 7D; 8C; 9A; 10D; 11B; 12C; 13C [[Mutual of Omaha)
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