Quiz du Jour

[Lowell]

11 October

P1. Art/Culture: Saturday Night Live premieres in—who can believe?—1975. Which of these comics was
not part of the show’s 1^st year? Hint: Golden Globe and BAFTA for getting lost in translation.
A. Dan Ackroyd B. John Belushi C. Chevy Chase D. Bill Murray

P2. Geo: In 1986, Reagan & Mikhail Gorbachev meet to discuss scaling back of arms. Where?
A. The Hague B. Reykjavík C. NYC D. Glassboro, NJ Hint: Bobby Fischer

P3. History: NYC, 1884, America’s most influential First Lady. The President who came after her hus-
band referred to her as First Lady of the World; a delegate to the U.N., the Chair of the U.N.
Commission on Human Rights. At her funeral, Adlai Stevenson said, “What other single human
being has touched & transformed the existence of so many?” Hint: Campobello Island.
A. Bess Truman B. Mamie Eisenhower C. Eleanor Roosevelt D. Jackie Kennedy

P4. Lang: Roanoke, 1937, Hollins U. prof., poet & one of the screenwriters for Frankenstein Meets the
Space Monster. Hint #1: Ex-wife wrote Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Hint #2: Free-lunch bar cuisine.
A. Henry S. Taylor B. R. H. W. Dillard C. Wyn Cooper D. Madison Smartt Bell

P5. Lit: New Orleans, 1925, began career with western novels [[3:10 toYuma), but gradually moved
towards crime fiction [[Glitz) & suspense [[Get Shorty). Gritty realism. Hint: Dutch pitcher.
A. Jack Higgins B. George V. Higgins C. Elmore Leonard D. John Grisham

P6. Music/Dance: In Singin’ in the Rain, Lina Lamont [[played by Jean Hagen) is a leading lady, but can’t
sing. Kathy Seldon [[played by Debbie Reynolds) has to dub her songs. But here’s the irony: an
uncredited singer has to dub a couple of Debbie’s songs. This unknown singer [[born in Tulsa,
1912) sang in tons of musicals. Hint: The Alfred who wrote The Highwayman..
A. Edie Adams B. Betty Noyes C. Dixie Carter D. Nell Carter

P7. People: Chizhovo, Russia, 1791, prince, military leader, statesman, Catherine the Great’s [[non-
horse) lover, negotiated Treaty of Jassy. Hint: a century later, his name was given to a battleship.
A. Andrey Bolkonsky B. Grigory Potemkin C. Vladimir Paley D. Alexander Romanov

P8. Potluck: In 2002, Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize as “the best ex-President America has
ever had.” By the way, to what city did he go to get the prize? Hint: Keeping Up Appearances
A. Copenhagen B. Helsinki C. Oslo D. Stockholm

9. Quotes: Brooklyn, 1970, first solo female rapper to release a full album, pioneering hip-hop feminist
[[whatever that may mean!) “You’re like the lyrics of my favorite song. You stick with me all day
long. And when I reach the end I want to hear it again.” Hint: Humble host of the dawn
A. Rinat Gutman B. Yolandi Visser C. MC Lyte D. Nicki Minaj

P10. Sci/Tec: Cohocton, NY, 1809, Amherst grad., Orson Squire Fowler was a weird & wonderful fellow
who helped get Leaves of Grass published, popularized the Octagon House, and was a phrenologist,
which—by the way—seeks to reveal a person personality by measuring what? Hint: Danish toast.
A. Hands B. Feet C. Skull D. Generative organs

P11. Sports/Games: Born in Washington, D.C, in 1947, he went from Amherst College to the Washington
Post, where he has been a baseball columnist ever since. Among his books are How Life Imitates the
World Series. Hint: Samuel Johnson.
A. Roger Angell B. Tom Boswell C. Peter Gammons D. Red Smith

P12. Screen: Cornwall, UK, 1943, best known for playing the leads in Bergerac and Midsomer Murders,
where he was Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, who never seemed much surprised so many murders
occurred in his sleepy little village. Hint #1: Urtica incisa. Hint #2: Ill-natured Yankee 3^rd baseman
A. Stephen Fry B. Anthony Andrews C. Hugh Bonneville D. John Nettles

P13. Extra Credit: He went to a university that has the same name as he. Hint: Bring Your Own
A. James Brown B. Bear Bryant C. Dick Clark D. Steve Young



Answers: 1D; 2B; 3C; 4B; 5C; 6B; 7B; 8C; 9C; 10C; 11B; 12D; 13D NO PEEKING
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[Lowell]

12 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in 1602, he wrote The Religion of Protestants, which defends the Bible as the sole
authority in spiritual matters and the right of the individual to interpret the Bible according to his
or her own conscience. Hint: One suspects this is another of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s small jests.
A. Cotton Mather B. Increase Mather C. Jonathan Edwards D. William Chillingworth

P2. Geography: Yes, Christopher Columbus certainly sailed the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92, but
where on this day did he make landfall? Hint: Captain of the Nina: Sam Ahab.
A. Cuba B. Bahamas C. Hispaniola D. Virgin Islands

P3. History/Politics: Born in Scotland in 1866, he helped create the British Labor Party and became the
first Prime Minister from that party in 1924. In and out of office twice, he saw Britain through the
dark times of the Depression. “We hear war called murder. It is not. It is suicide.” Hint: Egypt.
A. Stanley Baldwin B. David Lloyd George C. Ramsay MacDonald D. James Hacker

4. Lang: Cedar Rapids, 1908, poet, Iowa Writers’ Workshop guru, helped future writers along. A Woman
Unashamed, “There must be an alternative between Hollywood & New York.” Hint: On high.
A. Wilbur Schramm B. Paul Engle C. Philip Levine D. Donald Justice

P5. Lit: New Orleans, 1844, of wealthy slaveholders, 1^st important southern novelist, paved the way
for Faulkner; wrote Grandissimes, A Story of Creole Life. Hint: Newfoundland and Ireland in 1858.
A. Hugh Swinton Legare B. Henry Timrod C. George Washington Cable D. George Tucker

P6. Music: Modena, Italy, 1935, a tenor at his best in the bel canto operas of early Verdi and Pucinni, La
boheme, Tosca, and Madam Butterfly; did a lot of charitable work for refugees & the Red Cross. Hint:
In Spanish + Hindi his last name means “turkey bread”. Non-Hint: Early Verdi catches wormy.
A. Andrea Bocelli B. José Carreras C. Plácido Domingo D. Luciano Pavarotti

P7. People: Edgefield, SC, 1925, daughter of Strom Thurmond and Black maid; teacher, brave survivor,
her autobiography Dear Senator nominated for a National Book and Pulitzer. Hint: Abner squeeze.
A. Essie Mae Washington-Williams B. Mary McLeod Bethune C. Marita Bonner D. Sally Hemings

P8. Potluck: New Haven, 1775, being a co-founder of the American Temperance Society did not
discourage him from having 13 children, among them a novelist, an abolitionist minister, a hymn
writer, an activist suffragette, and a champion of education for women. Hint: Shute novel.
A. Lyman Beecher B. John Davenport C. Thomas Hooker D. Michael Wigglesworth

P9. Quotes: Gloucestershire, 1872, son of a vicar, one of Britain’s finest modern composers of opera,
symphonies, chamber music, choral music, & film scores; The Rising of the Lark is his most famous.
“In the next world I shan’t be doing music … I shall be being it.” Hint: American jazz singer
A. Benjamin Britten B. Ralph Vaughn Williams C. Alan Rawsthorne D. Arthur Bliss

P10. Sci/Tech: Boston, 1929, this child psychologist, author, and professor wrote over 80 books about
the social sensibility and reasoning in children, including their spiritual & moral well being. His
series of books Children in Crisis won a Pulitzer. Hint: Let’s Do It! Let’s Fall in Love!
A. Robert Coles B. Erik Erikson C. Jean Piaget D. Hans Steiner

P11. Sports: San Francisco, 1906, Red Sox short stop, managed them to the 1946 World Series, became
their general manager; passed on a chance to sign Willie Mays. Hint: Fenway Park is no Citadel!
A. Branch Rickey B. Joe Cronin C. Johnny Pesky D. Tom Yawkey

P12. Stage/Screen: St. Louis, 1912, part of a wave of black comedians who wanted nothing to do with
the old minstrel tradition but drew their material from current events, particularly racial issues;
also a civil rights activist, feminist, and social critic. Hint: 9^th Century tunes.
A. Godfrey Cambridge B. Dick Gregory C. Redd Foxx D. Flip Wilson

P13. Extra Credit: How many different fillings in a Sky Bar? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four



Answers: 1D; 2B; 3C; 4B; 5C; 6D; 7A; 8A; 9B; 10A; 11B; 12B; 13D NO PEEKING
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[Lowell]

13 October

P1. Art/Culture: In 54, what Roman Emperor is poisoned? A grave deed! His son Nero takes over.
A. Julius Caesar B. Caesar Augustus C. Caligula D. Claudius Hint: Lily pads.

P2. Geo: In 1923, Ankara becomes the capital of what country? Hint #1: Meleagris gallopavo
A. Albania B. Cyprus C. Ghana D. Turkey Hint #2: Get down to business

P3. History: Lincolnshire, 1925, Margaret Thatcher was the British P.M. from 1979 to 1990. She worked
towards deregulation and economic recovery, employing an uncompromising leadership style.
She pretty much abandoned northern England. According to a Soviet journalist, what’s her metal?
A. Brass B. Gold C. Iron D. Steel Hint: Charles Ryder.

4. Lang: Alexandria, LA, 1902, bricklayer dad, teacher mom, poet [[Southern Mansion), novelist [[God Sends
Sunday), kids’ [[You Can’t Pet a Possum), librarian, Harlem Renaissance. “Let us keep the dance
of rain our fathers kept & tread our dreams beneath the jungle sky.” Hint: Nice Nice weather
A. Arna Bontemps B. Countee Cullen C. James Weldon Johnson D. Zora Neale Hurston

P5. Lit: Tremont, PA, 1890, this novelist known for a lyrical style wrote about the struggles of the
American frontier. The Town won a Pulitzer. The Light in the Forest is about a white boy who
grows up as a Lanape Indian. Hint: Beno Gutenberg and his inventor buddy at Cal Tech.
A. Willa Cather B. Conrad Richter C. Wallace Stegner D. Laura Ingalis Wilder

6. Music: Newark, NJ, 1941, singer/songwriter, 3 #1 hits on U.S. charts: The Sound of Silence, Mrs.
Robinson, Bridge over Trouble Water, which his partner sang the socks off of! Hint: A complex fellow
A. Phil Ochs B. Tom Paxton C. Paul Simon D. Leonard Cohen

P7. People: Born in Chicago in 1909, this editorial cartoonist’s career spanned 9 decades, including
World War II cartoons while in the army. He won 3 Pulitzers and coined the term McCarthyism.
A. Herblock B. James Thurber C. David Levine D. Al Hirschfield Hint: Song by Q.#6 guy.

P8. Potluck: Hutchinson, KS, 1932, Princeton grad., 15^th President of Brown University from 1977 to
1988; son Nick built Iggy, 40 foot sculpture of an Iguana. Hint: How could I resist this guy!?
A. James Manning B. Francis Wayland C. Howard R. Swearer D. Gordon Gee

P9. Quotes: Mineola, NY, 1925, stand-up counterculture comic, social critic, satirist, funny fellow: 1. If
Jesus had been killed 20 years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs
around their necks instead of crosses. 2. When you are 8 years old, nothing is your business.
A. Lenny Bruce B. Richard Pryor C. Bill Hicks D. Don Rickles Hint: Rabbits, George

P10. Sci/Tech: Born in 1821, Rudolf Virchow, a German doctor, helped to discredit humorism, the
Greek/Roman belief that our personalities are controlled by an excess of blood, mucous, yellow
bile, or black bile. Too much yellow bile from the spleen made a person what? Hint: A horse of
A. Choleric B. Melancholic C. Phlegmatic D. Sanguine

P11. Sports: Four: 1. Bradford, PA, 1876, country boy southpaw for Philadelphia Athletics, 3 SOs for
every walk. 2. Texarkana, TX, 1931, slugger for the Braves who hit 512 homers. 3. Oakland, 1977,
small forward who led Celtics to the finals in 2008 and 2010. 4. The one you need, Starkville, MS,
1962, a wide receiver for the San Francisco ‘49s, considered by many the best NFL player ever.
A. Paul Pierce B. Jerry Rice C. Rube Waddell D. Eddie Mathews

P12. Stage/Screen: Isle of Jersey, England, 1853, Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, a beautiful young woman,
was determined to make the most of it. Artists painted her. She became an actress in such plays
as plays as She Stoops to Conquer & As You Like It. She took up with the Prince of Wales, young
Bertie, who took her to meet his Mum, Queen Victoria, who was not amused. Her stage name?
A. Jane Digby B. Wallis Simpson C. Lillie Langtry D. Caroline Norton Hint: Determined polyglot.

P13. Extra Credit: In 1958, a British bear named after a train station makes his literary debut.
A. Piccadilly B. Paddington C. Victoria D. Waterloo



Answers: 1D; 2D; 3C; 4A; 5B; 6C; 7A; 8C; 9A; 10A; 11B; 12C; 13B NO PEEKING
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[Lowell]

14 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Linden, Germany, in 1906, she was briefly imprisoned by the Gestapo in 1933,
but made it to France & to NYC to become one of our foremost post-war political theorists. Her
masterpiece was The Human Condition. A prize is named in her honor. Hint: And Her Sisters.
A. Hannah Arendt B. Susan Sontag C. Helen Knight D. Simone de Beauvoir

P2. Geo: London, 1644, early Quaker, philosopher, dabbler in real estate, hit it big in 1681 when King
Charles II handed him a chunk of New World land to satisfy a debt owed his father. Several
times imprisoned in the Tower of London, he wrote No Cross, No Crown. Hint: Nom de plume
A. Benjamin Franklin B. Thomas Culpeper C. William Byrd D. William Penn

P3. History: Denison, Texas, 1890, of German ancestry, West Point grad., after which IKE won WWII &
became 34^th POTUS, winning every state outside the South. Okay, he picked the Dickster as his
running mate; nobody’s perfect. But who’d he run against in 1952? Hint: He wasn’t kidnapped.
A. Harry S. Truman B. Adlai Stevenson C. Stuart Symington D. Mike Mansfield

4. Lang: Cambridge, MA, 1894, son of Old South Church minister, painter, essayist, novelist, play-
wright, but mostly a poet of nearly 3,000 poems written with a unique voice and style. “It takes
courage to grow up to be who you really are.” “Unless you love someone, nothing else makes any
difference.” “The world is mud-luscious and puddle wonderful.” Hint: Magna summa wrestlers?
A. Alliteration B. E. E. Cummings C. Iambic D. Accent [[stress)

P5. Lit: Wellington, New Zealand 1888, dead from tuberculosis at 34, she is today recognized as one
of our greatest short story writers. Bliss and The Garden Party are hers. “If only we could tell true
love from false love as one can tell mushrooms from toadstools.” Hint: Not any more it isn’t, pal!
A. Ngaio Marsh B. Katherine Anne Porter C. Katherine Mansfield D. Kate Chopin

P6. Music: Lucknow, India, 1940, this British pop singer trails only The Beatles and Elvis for most
records [[21 Million) sold in the UK. Devil Woman and We Don’t Talk Anymore. Hint: Study Notes?
A. David Bowie B. Elton John C. Rod Stewart D. Cliff Richard

P7. People: Akron, 1938, lawyer, joined Tricky’s 1968 campaign, worked for AG John Mitchell, got
himself appointed Dick’s White House Council. Then came Watergate, and he swapped a reduced
sentence for singing in four-part harmony. He did four months. Hint: Porsche 550 Spyder
A. John Dean III B. John Ehrlichman C. G. Gordon Liddy D. Charles Colson

P8. Potluck: London, 1927, was James Bond once more than Connery. Hint: Pirates of Penzance
A. George Lazenby B. Roger Moore C. Pierce Brosnan D. David Craig

P9. Quotes: Bronx, 1939, fashion designer, 235^th richest person in world. 1. I don’t like it when a woman
looks like a fashion victim. 2. I don’t design clothes, I design dreams. Hint: Star in Designing Women
A. Ralph Lauren B. Calvin Kline C. Thom Browne D. Patrick Kell

P10. Sci/Tech: In 1582 in Italy, Poland, Portugal & Spain, this day does not exist because the countries
switched to a different calendar. What calendar? Hint: A thoroughly enchanting idea!
A. Gregorian B. Ptolemaic C. Hellenic D. Copernican

11. Sports/Games: In Pac-man four ghosts/goblins can eat you. Which color are they not?
A. Red B. Pink C. Orange D. Purple

P12. Stage/Screen: Springfield, OH, 1893, First Lady of American Theater, career in theater, film, & tv
spanned 75 years, including D.W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation in 1915, & The Whales of August
opposite Bette David in 1987. American Film Institute rates her 17^th all-time. Hint: POTUS mom.
A. Mary Pickford B. Lillian Gish C. Jean Harlow D. Joan Crawford

P13. Extra Credit: Today in 1066, Bill the Bastard’s army killed Harry II at what town?
A. Hastings B. Old Sodbury C. Upper Bleeding D. Splatt Hint: Harvard dessert.



Answers: 1A; 2D; 3B; 4B; 5C; 6D; 7A; 8B; 9A; 10A; 11D; 12B; 13A NO PEEKING
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[Lowell]

15 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Columbus, OH, in 1917, terrific historian. Hint: Played lots of tennis.
A. Howard Zinn B. Arthur Schelesinger, Jr. C. George F. Kennan D. Lucius Beebe

P2. Geography: In 1815, Napoleon begins his exile on what island? Hint: Eris and her apple of Discord.
A. Elba B. St. Helena C. Corsica D. Fungus Rock

P3. History: In 1917, this stripper, exotic dancer, courtesan, born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 1876,
unsuccessfully faced a French firing squad. She had a penchant for powerful men in uniform &
was believed to provide without prejudice information to French and German officers alike.
A. Mata Hari B. Josephine Baker C. Nora Baker D. Edith Cavell Hint: Nippon self-slaughter

4. Language: Born in Near Mantua, Gaul, in 70 BC, Rome’s greatest epic poet wrote the Aeneid and
allegedly caused Augustus’ sister Octavia to faint as he recited Book 6. Christian thinkers thought
his Eclogues 4 predicted the birth of Jesus. Dante’s guide through Hell. Detroit pitcher Trucks.
A. Catullus B. Cato C. Ovid D. Virgil

P5. Lit: Four: 1. Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba, 1923, Italian poet/novelist often contending for a Nobel,
Invisible Cities. 2. Leicester, UK, 1905, civil servant who wrote The Two Cultures, arguing there’s
been a breakdown between sciences & humanities. 3. NYC, 1926, gave us Blackboard Jungle & 87^th
Precinct crime novels. 4. The one you need, NYC, 1920, gave us The God Father.
A. C. P. Snow B. Mario Puzo C. Evan Hunter [[Ed McBain) D. Italo Clavino

P6. Music/Dance: On this day in 1930 this big band leader recorded Mood Indigo, his first hit: “Well, I
wrote that in 15 minutes while I was waiting for my mother to finish cooking dinner.” That,
certainly, was typical of his polished effortless persona. Hint: A train stop to the big city.
A. Count Basie B. Tommy Dorsey C. Duke Ellington D. Benny Goodman

P7. People: Born in Prussia in 1844, the son of a Lutheran minister, this complex & often misunder-
stood philosopher, began his career as a classical scholar; argued Apollonian and Dionysian
sensibilities vie within us. Convinced God was dead, he believed art was the counterforce to defeat
nihilism. Yes, Übermensch, “Superman”, is his, but it’s not that simple! Hint: Russian no-no.
A. Georg Fredrich Hegel B. Fredrich Nietzsche C. Friedrich Jacobi D. Jacob Friedrich Fries

P8. Potluck: Born in 1895 in Switzerland, this German writer won a Kleist Prize in 1926. His work
banned during the Third Reich, he yet had no worries they would one day make him famous.
In 1942, he was also the first to stage an adaption of War and Peace. Hint: You got the hint already.
A. Bertolt Brecht B. Fritz von Unruh C. Alfred Neumann D. Herman Hesse

P9. Quotes: Guildford, Surrey, UK, novelist/humorist. 1.Why don’t you get a haircut? You look like a
chrysanthemum. 2. I could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far from gruntled. 3. She
looked as if she’d been poured into her clothes and had forgotten to say when. Hint: Bertie Wooster
A. Jerome K. Jerome B. Oscar Wilde C. P. G. Wodehouse D. David Lodge

P10. Sci/Tech: Allentown, PA, 1924, sold a lot of Fords in Philly, got call to Dearborn, rose, & gave us
the Ford Mustang in 1964, before going over to Chrysler. Hint: Really? You look more like a Sprite.
A. Alfred P. Sloan B. Lee Iacocca C. Henry Kaiser D. Henry Ford II

P11. Sports: NYC, 1945, NYC, pitched 19 seasons for Baltimore, 8 as a 20-game winner; 3 Cy Youngs, 4
4 Gold Gloves, 3 World Series rings; never gave up grand slam. Hint: Orioles lifeline thru 1970s.
A. Don Larson B. Mike Mussina C. Jim Palmer D. Milt Pappas

P12. Screen: The Bronx, 1943, she was Laverne DeFazuio on Happy Days and then Laverne and Shirley
from 1976 to 1983, 3 Golden Globe noms.; married to Rob Reiner. Hint: Fashionable 1950s shoes
A. Penny Marshall B. Cindy Williams C. Betty Garret D. Cathy Silvers

P13. Extra Cred: How many grooves on the edge of a quarter? Hint #1: My daughter’s lucky number.
A. 56 B. 87 C. 119 D. 159 Hint #2: Old clicks in old Rome.



Answers: 1B; 2B; 3A; 4D; 5B; 6C; 7B; 8C; 9C; 10B; 11C; 12A; 13D NO PEEKING
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[Lowell]

16 October

P1. Art/Culture: In 1973, 2 Nobel committee members resign after this mass murderer wins Peace Price;
must’ve felt his complicity in all that illicit bombing wasn’t so peaceful. Hint: Dickster’s back side.
A. Andrei Sakharov B. Henry Kissinger C. John Foster Dulles D. Menachem Begin

P2. Geo: In 1951, Liaquat Ali Khan, his country’s first P.M., is assassinated in Rawalpindi. Country?
A. India B. Pakistan C. Ceylon [[Now Sri Lanka) D. Nepal Hint: Judy Collins advice for sorrows.

P3. History/Politics: County Cork, Ireland, 1890, he took part in the Easter Rising in 1916 in struggles
for home rule. After that, his name became synonymous with the IRB and IRA. In 1922, he was
shot and killed—martyred--in an ambush during the Irish Civil War. Hint: Brother Thomas also?
A. William Butlers Yeats B. Michael Collins C. Gerry Adams D. Sinn Féin

4. Lang: Hartford, CT, 1758, descendant of Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony, member of
a CT militia during the Revolution, Yale graduate, teacher, school founder, etymologist, writer of
spelling and grammar books, he saved the best for last: a dictionary with American spelling and
new American words such as skunk and squash. Hint: Unicorn bungler.
A. Benjamin Franklin B. Daniel Webster C. Noah Webster D. Thomas Paine

P5. Lit: NYC, 1888, realist playwright brought style of Chekov & Ibsen to American shores with such
lyrically titled plays as The Iceman Cometh and Long Day’s Journey into Night. One Nobel & three
Pulitzers. Daughter married Charlie Chaplin. Hint: Marion Kerby calling her hound.
A. Arthur Miller B. Tennessee Williams C. Eugene O’Neill D. Edward Albee

P6. Music: San Francisco, 1947, singer/songwriter, rhythm guitarist, founding member Grateful Dead.
“What I like best about music is when time goes away.” Hint: Dam the torpedoes full steam ahead.
A. Jerry Garcia B. Mickey Hart C. Bob Weir D. Phil Lesh

P7. People: Maine Township, MN, 1898, son of Scottish Presbyterian minister, nominated by FDR for
SCOTUS after Justice Louis D. Brandeis resigned in 1939, a dedicated 1^st Amendment defender
& supporter of wilderness preservation. He served 36 years. Hint: Really liked that Scottish girl.
A. Hugo Black B. Felix Frankfurter C. William O. Douglas D. Early Warren

P8. Potluck: Danzig, Poland, 1927, he wrote The Tin Drum, won the Nobel Prize in 1999, & in 2006
revealed that he had been a member of the Waffen—SS--during the war. Hint: Song of Myself
A. Günter Grass B. Herman Hess C. Heinrich Böll D. Thomas Mann

P9. Quotations: Born in Dublin in 1854, his works include The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance
of Being Earnest. No one does the bon mot better: 1. If you are not too long, I will wait here for you
all my life. 2. A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone’s feelings unintentionally. 3. True
friends stab you in the front. 4. The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. Hint: NYC airport
A. Oscar Wilde B. George Bernard Shaw C. C. S. Lewis D. Sean O’Casey

P10. Sci/Tech: Chicago, 1908, this writer succeeded both as a playwright [[Thunder Rock) and as a social
scientist. His African Genesis and The Territorial Imperative helped people rethink long-standing
evolutionary assumptions. Hint: He always felt it was good to be back in the saddle again.
A. Margaret Mead B. Robert Ardrey C. Gregory Bateson D. Jane Godall

P11. Sports: Detroit, 1940, White Sox pitcher, Pistons/Knicks HoFer, NBA best 50 list. Hint: Nair.
A. Danny Ainge B. Gene Conley C. Dave DeBusschere D. Bob Lanier

P12. Stage/Screen: California, 1958, raised in New York, this actor with his boyish face was Nuke
Laloosh in Bull Durham, Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption, and Dave Boyle in Mystic
River, for which he won a Best Supporting Oscar. Hint: Once accused of being a carpetbagger.
A. Tim Robbins B. Matt Damon C. Tobey Maguire D. Brad Pitt

13. Extra Credit: Walt & his big brother founded The Walt Disney Company. Who? Hint: Keep smiling!
A. Ray B. Reggie C. Rick D. Roy



Answers: 1B; 2B; 3B; 4C; 5C; 6C; 7C; 8A; 9A; 10B; 11C; 12A; 13D NO PEEKING
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[Lowell]

17 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Butte in 1938, this daredevil, “The Last Gladiator”, became an international
icon for making over 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps, including a failed attempt over the
Snake River Canyon. He suffered 433 bone fractures, a Guinness Book record.
A. Evel Knievel B. Harry Houdini C. Jackie Chan D. Bud Ekins

P2. Geography: Minutes before the start of the 1989 World Series, an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 on
The Richter scale hit the area, killing 67 people. Where are we? Hint: a lot candles lit that night.
A. Seattle B. San Diego C. LA D. SF/Oakland

P3. History/Politics: Today in 1931, Al Capone was convicted of what? Hint: I reserve saying exactly.
A. Racketeering B. Running whore houses C. Extortion D. Tax Evasion

4. Lang: Stromness, Orkney Islands, 1921, considered one of Scotland’s greatest 20^th Century poets; The
Year of the Whale; “Old wisdom out of the cluster of gathering shadows”. Hint: Tige, pit bull terrier.
A. Francis Scarfe B. Ernest Marwick C. George MacKay Brown D. Edward Muir

P5. Lit: Harlem, 1915, he built a small studio in Roxbury, CT. in 1948, wrote Act 1 of Death of a Salesman
in less than a day, finishing the rest of play 6 weeks later; has given us, as well, The Crucible, on the
surface about the Salem witch trials, deeper down about McCarthy & HUAC; 2^nd wife was Marilyn
Monroe; put roses on her grave daily. Hint #1: 2^nd of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Hint #2: Huggins
A. George S. Kaufman B. Herb Gardner C. Neil Simon D. Arthur Miller

P6. Music/Dance: Detroit rapper born in 1972, a.k.a. Slim Shady. Rolling Stone ranks him 83^rd all-time.
A. Snoop Dogg B. Eminem C. Jay-Z D. Tupac Shakur Hint: I never wanted the blue ones.

P7. People: Born in Omaha in 1920, a method actor who played “moody, sensitive young men” in such
movies as A Place in the Sun, From Here to Eternity, the same sorts of parts as James Dean. He turned
down the starring role in East of Eden. One of his last movies was The Misfits, written by Marilyn’s
husband [[also born on this day.) Hint #1: a full actor. Hint #2: Matthew Arnold’s masterpiece.
A. Marlon Brando B. Montgomery Cliff C. Tony Curtis D. Sal Mineo

P8. Potluck: Four more authors: 1. Poughkeepsie, 1893, wrote wonderful/awful The Most Dangerous
Game. 2. Lloyd Harbor, NY, 1711, slave & first Black American published poet. 3. Queens, NYC,
1930, Pulitzer winner, The Gang Who Couldn’t Shoot Straight 4. The one you need, NYC, 1903,
brilliant satirist who gave us Miss Lonely Hearts and The Day of the Locust. Hint: Life jacket.
A. Jimmy Breslin B. Richard Connell C. Nathaniel West D. Jupiter Hammon

P9. Quotes: Forfar, Scotland, 1883, visionary educator, founded Summerhill School. 1. If the emotions
are free, the intellect will look after itself. 2. A good teacher does not draw out; he gives out, and
what he gives out is love … approval … friendliness. Hint: Classic Kiss song.
A. Maria Montessori B. A. S. Neill C. William McGuffey D. Emma Willard

P10. Sci/Tech: In 1888, who filed a patent for the 1^st Optical Phonograph [[1^st movie)? Hint: Ralph’s pal.
A. Thomas Edison B. D. W. Griffith C. Luther Burbank D. George Eastman

P11. Sports: Johannesburg,1969, tall, known as The Big Easy, this golfer with a fluid swing has won 19
PGA events, 4 of them majors, & two 2^nd places at Masters. Hint: Leaderboard keepers like him.
A. Gary Player B. Phil Mickelson C. Ernie Els D. Steve Ballesteros

P12. Screen: Chicago, 1948, Cheers often began with a portly fellow entering the bar and saying “Hi,
Everybody,” & everyone in the place shouting, “Norm!” followed by a wisecrack, like: “It’s a dog-
eat-dog world, and I’m wearing Milkbone underwear.” Who was the actor? Hint: Past Tense Peter
Pan chick.
A. John Ratzenburger B. Kelsey Grammar C. George Wendt D. Ted Danson

P13. Extra Credit: Which city is farthest west? A. Los Angeles B. Reno C. Long Beach D. Visalia



Answers: 1A; 2D; 3D; 4C; 5D; 6B; 7B; 8C; 9B; 10A; 11C; 12C; 13B NO PEEKING
3

[Lowell]

18 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Youxi, China, in 1130, a Song dynasty Confucian scholar, here’s his poem
about the mind: “A small square pond an uncovered mirror / where sunlight and clouds linger
and leave / I asked how it stays so clear / it said spring water keeps flowing in.”
A. Lao Tzu B. Wang Shouren C. Mencius D. Zhu Xi Hint: Terrific Scrabble score.

P2. Geo: In 1977, Reggie Jackson, Mr. October, on 3 consecutive pitches hits 3 homers. Where?
A. Wrigley Field B. Candlestick Park C. Shea Stadium D. Yankee Stadium Hint: GHR

P3. History: Droitwich, England, 1595, came over on Mayflower, signer of the Mayflower Compact, co-
wrote Mourt’s Relation, which includes the account we have of the first Thanksgiving. Only
Plymouth colonist for whom there exists a portrait. Hint: Midnight Dinner + Sailing.
A. John Carver B. Edward Winslow C. John Smith D. William Bradford

4. Lang: Yorkshire, England, 1631, moved to Charleston, MA, in 1638, doctor, Puritan minister, poet,
who after a series of wet dreams believed himself not worthy of believing in God because of his
depravity. Wrote the cheery Day of Doom. Hint #1: No, I do not make this stuff up! Hint: Room.
A. Edward Taylor B. Samuel Danforth C. Michael Wigglesworth D. Thomas Morton

P5. Lit: Upper East Side, NYC, 1904, iconoclastic New Yorker journalist, articles on boxing The Sweet
Science. “People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news.” Hint: Oh dear!
A. A. J. Liebling B. Calvin Trillin C. James Thurber D. Ian Frazier

P6. Music: St. Louis, 1926, singer/songwriter/guitarist pioneer in developing R&B into the major
elements that made rock-n-roll: Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven, Rock and Roll Music, and Johnny B.
Goode. “Rock’s so good to me. Rock is my child and my grandfather.” Hint: Jim pal.
A. Jerry Lee Lewis B. Chuck Berry C. Little Richard D. Roy Orbison

P7. People: Salem, 1679, one of the hysterical girls who got 20 people executed for witchcraft in 1692. In
1706, she recanted: “I desire to be humbled before God … for the accusing of several people for
grievous crimes, whereby their lives was taken away from them.” She raised her 9 siblings, never
married, unmarked grave. In The Crucible Miller names her Ruth. Hint: G. P. & Sons?
A. Lucy Larcom B. Ann Putnam, Jr. C. Sybil Ludington D. Betsey Metcalf

8. Potluck: Only one of the 50 states can be typed on one row of qwerty keys. Which one? No peeking!
A. Alaska B. Ohio C. Iowa D. Maine

P9. Quotes: Monroe, NC, 1921, arch-conservative racist, bigot, against civil, disability, women’s, & gay
rights. In 1994, on the anniversary of JFK’s assassination, he told broadcasters Evans & Novak,
“Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He’d better have a bodyguard.”
A. George Wallace B. Jesse Helms C. Strom Thurmond D. Trent Lott Hint: Frank’s brother.

P10. Sci/Tech: Hanover, Germany, 1902, math physicist big in quantum theory & mechanics; the guy
who developed the canonical anticommutation relations for fermions. Hint: Senator’s righthander.
A. Pascual Jordan B. Max Born C. Max Planck D. Engelbert Schücking

P11. Sports: Prague, 1956, spent 332 weeks as #1 in singles and 237 as #1 in doubles; played in 12
Wimbledon finals, won 9, plus 9 other Grand Slams. Hint: She or Serena is the best ever.
A. Steffi B. Martina C. Margaret D. Billy Jean

P12. Stage/Screen: Wise, VA, 1927, at first an Obie winning stage star, will be best remembered best as
General Buck in Dr. Strangelove, General Patton in Patton, John Proctor in The Crucible, and Edward
Rochester in Jane Eyre. He refused the Oscar for Patton. Hint: Quentin the awful archer.
A. Karl Malden B. Peter O’Toole C. George C. Scott D. Peter Sellers Hint: I dread Joplin’s music.

13. Extra Credit: Tony the Tiger’s favorite food is what?
A. Trix B. Frosted Flakes C. Sugar Pops D. Cocoa Puffs



Answers: 1D; 2D; 3B; 4C; 5A; 6B; 7B; 8A; 9B; 10A; 11B; 12C; 13B NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

19 October

P1. Art/Culture: In 1944, I Remember Mamma opens on Broadway, produced by Rodgers and
Hammerstein. Who as Nels makes his debut? Hint: Bad moment in the tomato patch.
A. Henry Fonda B. Edward G. Robinson C. Marlon Brando D. Gary Cooper

P2. Geo: In 1781, Revolution effectively ends when a British officer surrenders sword of General
Cornwallis [[who claimed he was feeling ill) to General Washington. Where? Hint: 2 sieges
A. Valley Force, PA B. Annapolis, MD C. Yorktown, VA D. Lexington, MA

P3. History/Politics: In 1796, an essay by “Phocion” in the Gazette of the United States accuses Thomas
Jefferson of having an affair with one of his slaves. Possibly he meant Sally Hemings, part Black,
the half sister of his deceased wife. Who was Phocion? Hint: Bet you a sawbuck you get it wrong!
A. John Adams B. John Quincy Adams C. Alexander Hamilton D. Ben Franklin

4. Lang: Southgate, London, 1784, critic, essayist, poet, mom & dad Philadelphia Quakers forced to go
back to England because of loyalist sympathies, called William Blake a quack, friend of Keats and
Shelley; got put in slammer, wrote the lovely, lovely poem Jenny Kissed Me. Hint: Bethlehem, Pa, U.
A. William Hazlitt B. Leigh Hunt C. Charles Lamb D. Thomas Gray

P5. Lit: David John Moore Cornwell was born in 1931 in Dorset England. His first two novels were
mysteries solved by a member of the Secret Intelligence Service [[MI6) named George Smiley. When
this author switched to espionage fiction, Smiley stayed with him for such classics as The Spy Who
Came in from the Cold. He is more commonly known by what name? Hint: Brother Al was a waiter.
A. Robert Ludlum B. John le Carré C. Ian Fleming D. Frederick Forsyth

P6. Music: San Francisco in 1934, picked up Hawaiian music in Honolulu, came back to California to
hook up with Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane to form the Kingston Trio in 1957. With 2 guitars and
a banjo, out came M.T.A., Tom Dooley, Sloop John B., and many others. Hint: Right.
A. Dave Van Ronk B. Dave Guard C. Tom Rush D. Tom Paxton

P7. People: U.S. President’s daughter arrested with Abbie Hoffman & 13 others during demonstration
for changing U.S. foreign policy towards South African apartheid. Acquitted, she remains an
advocate for human rights. Hint #1: Roller skated in White House #2: Misty Malarky Ying Yang
A. Tricia Nixon B. Amy Carter C. Chelsea Clinton D. Caroline Kennedy

P8. Potluck: Green Cove Spring, FA, 1885, this man & his business partner built Safeway food chain
into 3,500 stores by 1931; smelled stock market crash before it happened, divested before crash, & shifted his company into investment banking; well known bon vivant. Hint: We roll along.
A. Charles Merrill B. J. P. Morgan C. Marcus Goldman D. Charles Schwab

P9. Quotes: Long Beach, CA, 1922, pioneer in modern investigative journalism, exposed Nixon’s
harassment of John Lennon during deportation fight, 1972 Pulitzer. “The incestuous relationship
between government and big business thrives in the dark.” Hint: Civil War POW camp.
A. Gerard Ryle B. Jack Anderson C. Seymour Hersh D. Walt Bogdanich

10. Sci/Tech: From whence does most of the dust in your home come? Hint: You don’t want to know.
A. Cobweb bits B. Clothes fibers C. Dead skin D. Air-blown debris

P11. Sports: Atmore, Alabama, 1962, “The Real Deal” won a 1984 Olympic Bronze & was Heavyweight
Champion of the World 4 times; 44, 10, & 1. Ring ranks him #77. Hint: ‘Ear today gone tomorra.
A. George Foreman B. Mike Tyson C. Larry Holmes D. Evander Holyfield

P12. Stage/Screen: In 1845, Tannhäuser premieres. Who said: “Wagner’s music is better than it sounds.”
Hint: Also said after his 1^st opera he’d not heard anything like it since the orphanage burned down.
A. Oscar Wilde B. Mark Twain C. Leonard Bernstein D. Enrico Caruso

P13. Extra Credit: In 1969, he referred to anti-war protestors as “an effete corps of impudent snobs.”
A. Richard Nixon B. John Mitchell C. Spiro Agnew D. Bob Hope



Answers: 1C; 2C; 3C; 4B; 5B; 6B; 7B; 8A; 9B; 10C; 11D; 12B; 13C NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

21 OCTOBER

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Devon, England, in 1772, he & Wordsworth published Lyrical Ballads in 1798,
ushering in the English Romantic movement & changing how people saw the world. Imagine: a
couple of poets! His Rime of the Ancient Mariner yet sings to the English ear. Hint: Autumnscape.
A. John Milton B. John Keats C. Samuel Taylor Coleridge D. Alfred Lord Tennyson

P2. Geography: In 1797, the frigate USS Constitution is launched. What harbor? Hint #1: It’s still there.
A. Annapolis B. Atlanta C. Boston D. Newport Hint #2: Durgin Park

P3. History: In 1959, a Frank-Lloyd-Wright-designed museum opens on New York. Which one?
A. Guggenheim B. Metropolitan C. MoMA D. Whitney Hint: Wisdom of Solomon R.

4. Lang: “Day after day, day after day. /We stuck, nor breath nor motion; /As idle as a Painted ship /
Upon a painted ocean. /Water, water, everywhere, /And all the boards did shrink; /Water, water
everywhere, / Nor any drop to drink.” All because the mariner shot what bird with his crossbow?
A. Albatross B. Black Swan C. Cormorant D. Sea Eagle Hint: Could he sort a slab?

P5. Lit: Listen to this Irish poet born in 1904: “On Raglan Road on an autumn day I met her first
and knew / That her dark hair would weave a snare that I might one day rue; I saw the danger,
yet I walked along the enchanted way, /And I said, let grief be a fallen leaf at the dawning of
the day.” Can you hear the echoes of the ancient mariner?! What poet? Hint: Snakes
A. Seamus Heaney B. Patrick Kavanagh C. Louis McNeice D. William Butler Yeats

P6. Music/Dance: Born in 1917 in Cheraw, SC, one of the half dozen greatest jazz trumpeters, making
Salt Peanuts and Night in Tunisia his own. The bent horn, those cheeks! Hint: a Card in St. Louis.
A. Miles Davis B. Fats Navarro C. Art Farmer D. Dizzy Gillespie

P7. People: Born in McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1911, this artist/animator went to work for Walt Disney;
Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Song of the South, and Cinderella were part of what she
accomplished. Filmy hint: It would be interesting to know which project she liked best.
A. Lotte Reiniger B. Mary Blair C. Faith Hubley D. Evelyn Lambert

P8. Potluck: NYC, 1940, Radcliffe grad., journalist best known for her book on the Vietnam war, Fire in
the Lake, which won a 1973 Pulitzer and National Book Award. Hint: But no toilet tissue.
A. Carol Shields B. Geraldine Brooks C. Frances Fitzgerald D. Christopher Wren

P9. Quotes: NYC, 1891, comedian, actress, Baby Snooks, subject of Funny Girl. 1. I never liked the men I
loved and never loved the men I liked. 2. Men always fall for frigid women because they put on
the best show. 3. Personal beauty is a greater recommend-dation than any letter of reference.
A. Jean Adair B. Billie Bird C. Fanny Brice D. Emma Carus Hint: Boo Boo’s sister.

P10. Sci/Tech: Stockholm, 1883, chemist, armaments manufacturer, engineer with 350 patents; death of
his brother Ludvig caused several papers to erroneously publish his own obituary. He got to read:
“The merchant of death is dead.” He did his best to make amends. Hint: Judy Collins Rhymney
A. Robert Oppenheimer B. Alfred Nobel C. Anthony Fokker D. Samuel Colt

P11. Sports: Queens, 1928, southpaw won his first 9 games for 1950 Yankees; pitched 16 years for them,
Chairman of the Board, 2.75 ERA. 1,956 SOs, W/L 236 -106, a .690 winning %, highest for pitchers
with 300 or more Decisions; also had 10 World Series wins. Hint: Didn’t need a helmet.
A. Catfish Hunter B. Allie Reynolds C. Ron Guidry D. Whitey Ford
P12. Stage/Screen: Born in Minneapolis in 1920, he appeared in Our Miss Brooks and I Love Lucy, but his
real talents were in directing such shows as The Real McCoys, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, Columbo,
and M*A*S*H. It’s his voice we hear over the camp PA system. Hint: Four Strong Winds lyrics.
A. Norman Lear B. Steven Bocho C. James Burrows D. Hy Averback
P13. Extra Credit: In 1964, My Fair Lady premieres. It’s elementary who plays the besotted Freddie.
A. Jeremy Brett B. Michael Caine C. Sean Connery D. Ian McKellan



Answers: 1C; 2C; 3A; 4A; 5B; 6D; 7B; 8C; 9C; 10B; 11D; 12D; 13A
2

[Lowell]

22 OCTOBER

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Springfield, MA, in 1920, this psychologist/social activist had great influence
on the subculture of the 1960s. Believing LSD had therapeutic potential, he got himself fired from
Harvard. He popularized such silly phrases as: “Turn on, tune in, drop out.” Hint: Paul recipient.
A. Allen Ginsberg B. Tom Wolfe C. Timothy Leary D. Hunter S. Thompson

P2. Geo: In 1962, after a chat with former President Eisenhower, JFK announces reconnaissance planes
have made a disturbing discovery flying over what country? Hint: Hungary’s Ernö.
A. Albania B. Czechoslovakia C. Cuba D. East Germany

P3. History: In 1746, The College of New Jersey was chartered. It would become what? Hint #1: F. Scott
Fitzgerald said it was this side of paradise. Hint #2: Lost 1^st ever college football to Rutgers 4 – 6.
A. Fairleigh Dickinson B. Dartmouth C. Princeton D. Seton Hall

4. Lang: According to Homer, Aphrodite’s the child of Zeus & Titaness Dione. Hesiod says she rose from
the sea foam after Cronus cut off Uranus’s parts & tossed them into the sea. Lord Alfred Douglas,
born in 1870, a friend of Oscar Wilde’s, was a Uranian poet. His topic? Hint: Wood bundles?
A. Romantic love B. Eroticism C. Lesbian love D. Gay love

P5. Lit: Iran, 1919; moved to Rhodesia in 1925; wrote novels w/ a communist theme [[The Good Terrorist),
sci-fi [[The Golden Notebook), and—by many considered her best—stories of southern Africa,
including The Grass Is Singing and Martha Quest. Hint: Que Sera Sera signature song for whom?
A. Nadine Gordimer B. Doris Lessing C. Helen Suzman D. Ellen Kuzwayo

P6. Music/Dance: Hungary, 1811, grew up in Paris, becoming first a virtuoso pianist touring all of
Europe and then a composer of such works as Hungarian Rhapsody #2. Most musicologists would
list him in the top dozen 19^th Century composers. Hint: Uncarefully composed ballast.
A. Joseph Haydn B. Frederic Chopin C. Franz Schubert D. Franz Liszt

P7. People: Liberty, TX, 1936, political activist who co-founded the Black Panthers with Huey Newton
in 1966; one of the Chicago 8, his outbursts in court got 16 contempt charges. Accused of killing a
Black Panther informant, he was acquitted. He has since run for mayor of Oakland, published a
recipe book, advertised for Ben & Jerry’s and taught at Temple U. Hint: Posturepedic.
A. Bobby Seale B. Eldridge Cleaver C. Bobby Hutton D. Malcolm X.

8. Potluck: Cincinnati, 1910, hosted The Mouseketeers? Hint: CT Senator brought low by the gun lobby.
A. Jimmy Dodd B. Mister Rogers C. Buffalo Bob Smith D. Bob Emery Hint: Rhymes with Liz X.

P9. Quotes: Paris, 1844, Oscar Wilde said to her, “Do you mind if I smoke?” She answered, “I don’t
care if you burn.” Hint: Passionate actress true to her marquis billing.”
A. Isadora Duncan B. Greta Garbo C. Sarah Bernhardt D. Lillian Russell

10. Sci/Tech: If you removed all the space between all the atoms that make up the earth & everything
on it, you’d have a ball that could fit inside a/an what? Hint: Offed by enthralling Orenthal.
A. Pea B. Grape C. Orange D. Cantaloupe

P11. Sports: Sudlersville, MD, 1907. 1^st baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics & Red Sox, hitting 30 or
more homeruns in 12 consecutive seasons, ending up with 534, a lifetime .325 average. Won the
triple crown in 1933. Hint: Roald Dahl thought he was fantastic!
A. Jimmy Foxx B. Hank Greenberg C. Lou Gehrig D. Willie McCovey

P12. Screen: Utica, NY, 1942, she was the reason 14 year old boys were still watching the Mickey Mouse
Club in the early 1950s. She inspired Paul Anka’s Puppy Love. Hint: Pablo’s best knock-knock joke.
A. Annette Funicello B. Darlene Gillespie C. Doreen Tracey D. Sherry Alberoni

P13. Extra Credit: Of the 114 Nobel Prizes for literature, how many have gone to women?
A. Seven B. Eleven C. Thirteen D. Twenty-Nine Hint: Triskaidekaphobia



Answers: 1C; 2C; 3C; 4D; 5B; 6D; 7A; 8A; 9C; 10C; 11A; 12A; 13C NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

23 OCTOBER

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Kent, UK, in 1844, he was Britain’s poet laureate from 1913 to 1930. He
befriended Gerard Manly Hopkins and made sure his poetry saw the light of day. He translated
into English the popular hymn Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. Hint Guinness/Holden army flick.
A. Alfred Lord Tennyson B. Jon Masefield C. Robert Bridges D. Robert Southey

P2. Geography: Born in 1503, Isabella of Portugal was married to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor,
which made her the Holy Roma Empress, Queen of the Germans, Queen Consort of Spain and
Italy. From what country did she come? Hint: What is this, some sort of trick question?!
A. Germany B. France C. Italy D. Portugal

P3. History/Politics: Born in Christian County, Kentucky, in 1835, he served as Grover Cleveland’s vice
president from 1893 to 1897. In 1900, he ran again for vice president, but with a different running
mate [[a first in America), but did not do so well. Hint: Junior was a UN Ambassador
A. William Jennings Bryant B. Charles W. Fairbanks C. Charles G. Dawes D. Adlai Stevenson

4. Lang: Newark, 1949, journalist, biographer, novelist, poet, wrote Hellfire, about Jerry Lee Lewis; Rolling
Stone rates it the best rock n- roll bio ever. “An ideal song, to me, is a song that you can dance to,
that summons up some darker and greater mystery.” Hint: Sword fight lingo?
A. Everett True B. Nick Tosches C. Robert Christgau D. Bob Guccione

P5. Lit: Chicago, 1942, sold over 200 million books in sci-fi, techno-thrillers, & medical fiction; only
creative artist to top charts simultaneously in tv [[ER), film [[Jurassic Park), and books [[Disclosure).
A. Frank Herbert B. Robert Heinlein C. Arthur C. Clarke D. Michael Crichton Hint: Boat ashore

P6. Music: In 1963, Dylan records song that includes: “Come writers and critics / Who prophesize with
your pen / And keep your eyes wide / The chance won’t come again.” Title includes what word?
A. Times B. Tambourine C. Wind D. Twice

P7. People: Baltimore, 1962, Heisman winner at Boston College. Against Miami, team losing, 6 seconds
left on clock, he tosses “The Pass”, a 52-yarder, a “Hail Mary” to win the game. Went on to NFL
and CFL success. Hint: Even Mozart would have applauded so magical a moment.
A. Paul Hornug B. Roger Staubach C. Doug Flutie D. Jim Plunket

P8. Potluck: NYC, 1892, Marx brother, vaudevillian, actor, raincoat manufacturer, theatrical agent.
A. Harpo B. Chico C. Gummo D. Zeppo Hint: Philip Marlowe

P9. Quotes: Downey, CA, 1959, songwriter/parodist of other musicians, pop culture satirist. 1. I’m still
a geek on the inside, that’s the important thing. 2. You don’t have to be defined by your job.
A. Stan Freberg B. Tom Lehrer C. Al YanKovic D. Frank Zappa Hint: Weird

P10. Sci/Tech: Nagoya, Japan, 1964, computer security expert who helped FBI catch hacker Kevin
Mitnick [[who after 5 years in slammer is now a security expert himself.) Hint: Wall mirrors.
A. Hiroaki Mitsuya B. Hiroshi Komiyama C. Tsutomu Shimomura D. Shinya Yamanaka

P11. Sports: Brazil, 1940, Edson Arantes do Nascimento was named after Thomas Edison. In 1958, at 17,
youngest ever in a World Cup, scored hat trick against France in the semi-final, & 2 more in the
final to beat Sweden 5-2. That was just the beginning. Hint: Latino baseball umpire starts game.
A. Pelé B. Ronaldo C. Maradona D. Garrincha

P12. Stage/Screen: Corning, Iowa, 1925, moved to Nebraska at age 8; he wanted to become a magician.
In the navy, he had a 10-0 boxing career. Back in Omaha, hosted a morning tv show called The
Squirrel’s Nest. In California, Red Skeleton hired him as a writer. In 1962, he took over a talk show
and thirty wonderfully funny years went by. Hint: Aunt Blabby & The Maharishi
A. Steven Allen B. Johnny Carson C. David Letterman D. Jack Paar

P13. Extra Credit: The electric chair was invented by a fellow from Buffalo. His profession?
A. Attorney B. Dentist C. Priest D. Teacher



Answers: 1C; 2D; 3D; 4B; 5D; 6A; 7C; 8C; 9C; 10C; 11A; 12B; 13B NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

24 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Hastings, England, in 1830, she was a biologist and botanical artist whose
works are now displayed in the permanent collection at Kew Gardens. She traveled and painted.
Her scientific accuracy before photography making her work invaluable. Hint: Hitchcock flick.
A. Georgia O’Keefe B. Marianne North C. Eloise Harriet Stannard D. Maria Brooks

P2. Geo: In 1964, Northern Rhodesia declares independence from the UK and becomes what?
A. Botswana B. Zambia C. Zimbabwe D. Malawi Hint: Not the place Mugabi screwed up.

P3. History: Today in 1929, the stock market crashes, ushering in 10-year worldwide Great Depression.
It was a thundery black day for everyone. By the way, what day of the week was it?
A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Wednesday D. Thursday

4. Language: Ilford, London, 1923, to politically active parents; poet who at 12 sent poems to T.S. Eliot &
got back a two page letter of encouragement. “Two girls discover / the secret of life / in a sudden
line of /poetry. // I who don’t know the / secret wrote / the line.” Hint: Simple machine.
A. Juliet Wilson B. Denise Levertov C. Elizabeth Jennings D. Jenny Joseph

5. Lit: NYC, 1904, talented playwright, stage-director best known for teaming up with Frederick Loewe
to adapt Shaw’s Pygmalion into My Fair Lady. Also screen-wrote A Star Is Born. Hint: racecar driver.
A. Lorenz Hart B. Moss Hart C. George S. Kaufman D. Noel Coward

P6. Music: Greensboro, Georgia, 1911, blind by the age of 16, considered one of the very best blues
harmonica players of all time. His whoops and hollers were all part of what made him unique. He
and guitarist Brownie McGee played such songs as Walk On, Wholesale Dealer, Backwater Blues.
A. Sugar Blue B. Sonny Terry C. Junior Wells D. James Cotton Hint: Author of Candy

P7. People: Pittsburgh, 1939, this actor has been in a lot of fine movies, including All the President’s Men,
The Name of the Rose, Finding Forester; won an Oscar as Antonio Salieri in Amadeus. Hint: swine
A. Dustin Hoffman B. Robert Redford C. Jason Robards D. F. Murray Abraham undergarment

P8. Potluck: NYC, 1915, he and Bill Finger co-created The DC Comics superhero Batman after being
impressed by Douglas Fairbanks’s portrayal of the swashbuckler Zorro, Leonardo da Vinci’s
diagram of the ornithopter, a flying machine with huge bat wings, and the 1930 film The Bat
Whispers, based on Mary Rineharts’s mystery novel The Circular Staircase. Hint: Able bodied man.
A. Bob Kane B. Dick Sprang C. Norm Breyfogle Neil Adams

P9. Quotes: Sabine, Texas, 1930; Jiles Perry Richardson died in a plane crash in 1959, but had time for:
“Chantilly lace and a pretty face / And a pony tail hangin’ down / A wiggle in the walk / And a
giggle in the talk / Makes the world go ‘round.” Hint: Questions asked in a Barry Mann song.
A. Richie Valens B. The Big Bopper C. Buddy Holly D. Waylon Jennings

P10. Science/Technology: In 1931, what New York Bridge opened? Hint: The Little Red Lighthouse
A. Brooklyn B. Verrazano C. George Washington D. Triborough

P11. Sports: Marshall, TX, 1926, LSU QB, MVP 1947 Cotton Bowl. In 1961; SF ‘49s traded him to NY
Giants, whom he took to the next 3 championship games. Rates 24^th among QB’s. Hint: His last
A. George Blanda B. Dan Fouts C. Otto Graham D. Y. A. Tittle name is dot on i.

P12. Stage/Screen: St. Louis, 1947, he was inclined to take comic roles as in The Big Chill and A Fish
Called Wanda, but he also appeared opposite Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice and played journalist
Donald Woods in Cry, Freedom. Hint: I’ve already supplied it.
A. Kevin Costner B. Tom Berenger C. William Hurt D. Kevin Kline

P13. Extra Credit: The first novel ever written on a typewriter was what? Hint: “You don’t know about
me without you have read a book by the name of …”
A. Tom Sawyer B. Bleak House C. The Women in White D. Little Women



Answers: 1B; 2B; 3D; 4B; 5B; 6B; 7D; 8A; 9B; 10C; 11D; 12D; 13A NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

25 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Malaga in the Andalusian region of Spain, with the middle names of José
Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Ciprano de la Santisima, Trinidad
Ruiz y, this artist had his blue period, rose period, African period, and he invented cubism. “Art
washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Hint: Processed cereal.
A. Jackson Pollock B. Pablo Picasso C. Paul Gauguin D. Salvador Dali

P2. Geo: In 1900, the UK annexes the Transvaal. Where are we? Hint: Dankie, meneer [[Thank-you, sir.)
A. Botswana B. Lesotho C. South Africa D. Swaziland

P3. History/Politics: In 1415, Henry V of England defeats the French in what battle? Hint: Robin Hood.
A. Agincourt B. Gallipoli C. Rorke’s Drift D. Waterloo

P4. Lang: McAlester, OK, in 1914, Columbia grad., confessional poet, The Dream Songs, Pulitzer,
wisely said: “We must travel in the direction of our fear.” Hint: injured leg joint book.
A. Conrad Aiken B. John Berryman C. Robert Lowell D. Delmore Schwartz

P5. Lit: Minneapolis, 1941 to Quaker parents, she did not attend public school or use a telephone until
age 11. A move to Raleigh, NC, brought her close to a miracle: a library. She writes about
unremarkable people closely seen. Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant [[1983) & The Accidental Tourist
[[1985) were short-listed for Pulitzers. Breathing Lessons won it in 1988. Hint: Can you canoe?
A. Danielle Steel B. Mary Higgins Clark C. Alice Walker D. Anne Tyler

P6. Music/Dance: Born in Paris in 1835, an only child with an early aptitude for music, a friend of
Jacques Offenbach, he would at 36 offer to the world Carmen. Hint: French hand shower.
A. Hector Berlioz B. Claude Debussy C. Francis Poulenc D. Georges Bizet

P7. People: Glasgow, 1923, grew up on Staten Island, signed with NY Giants for a $100 bonus. In 1951
Giants & Dodgers finish season in a tie, necessitating 3-game play-off. Game 3, 9^th inning, Dodgers
up 4-2, Giants get 2 men on, he homers, “the shot heard round the world”. Hint: Mafia violin case.
A. Willy Mays B. Bobby Thomson C. Alvin Dark D. Ralph Branca

8. Potluck: Roughly how many of the people in the world have never made a phone call?
A. 10% B. 25% C. 33% D. 50%

P9. Quotes: Leicestershire, 1800, major British historian, Whig, Secretary of War, poet. 1. I would rather
be poor in a cottage full of books than a king without the desire to read. 2. The best portraits are
those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature. Hint: Resting parrot.
A. Thomas Babington Macaulay B. Edward Gibbon C. G.M. Trevelyan D. H. G. Wells

10. Sci/Tech: To know temperature, count cricket chirps over 15 seconds, and add what number?
Hint #1: Casey Stengel’s number. Hint #2: If people are asked to choose a random number
between 1 and 1000, , this is the one that consistently gets the most votes. A. 10 B. 15 C. 23 D. 37

P11. Sports: Four: 1. Kansas City, 1889, one of only 13 pitchers to win 30+ games in a season [[34-5, Red
Sox, 1912). 2. Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic, 1999 pitching triple crown [[wins, ERA, & SOs);
in 2004 helped Red Sox win 1^st WS in 86 years. 3. Newport, KY, 1948, Boston Celtic center, one of
only 4 players to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, & steals in one season. 4. The
one you need, Winthrop, MA, 1954, captain of the 1980 Olympics “Miracle on Ice” hockey team.
A. Dave Cowens B. Mike Eruzione C. Pedro Martinez D. Smoky Joe Wood

P12. Stage/Screen: Born in Northamptonshire, UK, 1886, named after the sitting Pope, he was Marley’s
Ghost in the classic 1938 Christmas Carol, butlers in other movies. Hitchcock put him in 6 movies,
but he is probably best remembered for being Cosmo Topper in Topper.
A. John Gielgud B. Alfred Pennyworth C. Leo G. Carroll D. Gordon Jackson

P13. Extra Credit: Cosmo’s wife was clueless Henrietta, the ghosts George and Marian Kerby. The dog?
A. Nick B. Nelson C. Neil D. Nathan



Answers: 1B; 2C; 3A; 4B; 5D; 6D; 7B; 8D; 9A; 10D; 11B; 12C; 13C NO PEEKING
4

[Lowell]

26 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Providence, RI, in 1874, art lover, patron of the arts, the driving force for
the establishment of the Museum of Modern Art. Her namesake granddaughter was a driving
force For Female Liberation and not someone to seek advice from a manners columnist.
A. Marjorie Merriweather Post B. Brooke Astor C. Abby Rockefeller D. Doris Duke

P2. Geo: Ashwell, England, in 1902, Beryl Markham went off to Africa to become a bush pilot, race-
horse trainer, & eventually author of a remarkable memoir West with the Night, about which
Hemingway said, “She has written so well, and marvelously well, that I was completely ashamed
of myself as a writer.” What country? Hint: Blixen’s Ngong Hills.
A. Tanganyika [[Tanzania) B. Rhodesia [[Zimbabwe) C. Kenya D. Uganda

P3. History: Jarnac, 1916, Statesman & leader of Socialist Party, served as France’s President 14 years.
Promoter of French Culture; sank Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior. Hint: South African money.
A. François Mitterand B. Charles de Gaulle C. Valéry Giscard d’Estaing D. Georges Pompidou

4. Lang: Gothenburg [[Göteborg), Sweden, 1900, Uppsala U. grad., founded Spektum magazine, bringing
Eliot and surrealists to Swedish audiences, poet: Spring Song: In springtime, in sprouting time, /the
seed its shell destroys, /and rye becomes rye and pine becomes pine /in freedom without choice.
A. Karin Boye B. Margot Hanel C. Britt G. Hallqvist D. Eva Ström Hint: A key or bin.

P5. Lit: Atlanta. 1945, wrote The Great Santini about a Marine fighter pilot who bullies & terrifies his
family, based on his father; also wrote The Prince of Tides. Hint: World War II shipping.
A. James Hadley Chase B. Bryce Courtenay C. Pat Conroy D. Pat Barker

P6. Music: Naples, 1685 [[same year as Bach, Handel), the son of a baroque composer, composer himself,
wrote 555 piano sonatas [[well, technically harpsichord and pianofortes.) Hint: Chicago thug.
A. Vivaldi B. Puccini C. Bellini D. Scarlatti

P7. People: Washington, D.C., 1919, politician; in 1966, 1^st African American popularly elected to
U.S. Senate, although a Republican in Democratic MA. In 1973, 1^st Republican to call for Dicknose
to resign. Hints: Poet of war sonnets, child star, will not allow, I voted for him.
A. Ed Brooke B. Hiram Rhodes Revels C. Rowland W. Burris D. Tim Scott

P8. Potluck: In 1881, at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Doc Holliday, 3 Earp boys, Wyatt, Morgan and
?????? gun down outlaws Billy Claiborne and the McLaury brothers. Hint: Dante
A. Ike B. Solomon C. Shem D. Virgil

9. Quotes: Chicago, 1947, former Republican, 1^st Lady, NY senator, U.S. Secretary of State, upon whose
shoulders future of world now rests. 1. You don’t walk away if you love someone. 2. You show
people what you are willing to fight for when you fight with your friends. 3. Forgiveness is mostly
about the forgiver. 4. Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice.
A. Condoleeze Rice B. Madeline Albright C. Hillary R. Clinton D. Sarah Palin

10. Science/Technology: This recently killed [[by mistake) animal was 507 years old? What was it?
A. Python B. Tortoise C. Turtle D. Mollusk Hint: Defoe novel + Celtics’ “Jungle Jim”

P11. Sports: Snow Hill, MD, 1899, played for the Hilldale Club in Negro League Baseball. A great third
basemen, he hit .392 in 1925 and helped Hilldale beat the Kansas City Monarchs in the 2^nd Negro
World Series. MLB Hall of Fame 1975. Hint: 2 men a heartbeat away.
A. Julius “Judy” Johnson B. Satchel Paige C. Turkey Stearns D. Cool Papa Bell

P12. Stage/Screen: LA in 1914, appeared as a kid in silent films, e.g. as Chaplin’s sidekick in The
Kid, but he is probably best known as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family. Hint: Who’s bluffing?
A. Jackie Coogan B. Matthew Beard C. Tommy Bond D. Eugene Gordon Lee

13. Extra Credit: On board ship, the ships bell is rung at least once every what?
A. 15 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 1 Hour D. 2 Hours



Answers: 1C; 2C; 3A; 4A; 5C; 6D; 7A; 8D; 9C; 10D; 11A; 12A; 13B NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

27 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Baltimore in 1872, the go-to person for all matters involving etiquette and good
manners. Hint: Can you imagine her and the “Nun of Amherst” having tea?!
A. Amy Vanderbilt B. Emily Post C. Ann Landers D. Judith Martin

P2. Geo: in 1964, moRonic Reagan speechifies for Barry Goldwater who was from what state?
A. Arkansas B. Arizona C. Alabama D. New Mexico Hint: Fantastic magazine!

P3. History: NYC, 1858, sickly asthmatic child, statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, rough
rider, 26^th POTUS, liberals and conservatives rate him 5^th best. Hint: Rushmore softy with a big stick.
A. Woodrow Wilson B. William Howard Taft C. William McKinley D. Teddy Roosevelt

4. Lang: Swansea, Wales, 1914, huge 20^th Century poet: Do Not Go Gentle into That Goodnight, written for
his dad. “These poems, with all their crudities, doubts, and confusions, are written for the love of
Man and in praise of God, and I’d be a damn fool if they weren’t.” Hint: Young fella from Hibbing.
A. William Butler Yeats B. Dylan Thomas C. W. H. Auden D. Seamus Heaney

P5. Lit: Boston, 1932, poet/novelist who fought with depression, committed suicide at 30, but will be
remembered for helping advance the credibility of confessional poetry. Many of hers are exquisite.
Particularly brilliant hint: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood / And sorry I … “
A. Sylvia Plath B. Ann Sexton C. Sharon Olds D. Mary Oliver

P6. Music/Dance: Born in Genoa in 1782, the virtuoso violinist of his time. Also a composer, his 24
Caprices for Solo Violin Opus 1 are an inspiration for violin players as well as other composers.
A minor planet named after him. Hint: Hemingway character and Carla’s husband on Cheers.
A. Antonio Salieri B. Niccolò Paganini C. Gioacchino Rossini D. Giovanni Pacini

P7. People: Morristown, NJ, in 1950, she played Judge Janice Goldberg in Law & Order, but is best
known for her often grimly funny commentary on American life as seen through a New Yorker’s
eyes. She’s been called a modern-day Dorothy Parker. Hint: Magi gift.
A. Fran Lebowitz B. Joan Didion C. Nora Ephron D. Anna Quindlen

P8. Potluck: Born in Chicago in 1952, this political scientist/economist is best known for his 1992 work
The End of History and the Last Man, suggesting that liberal democracies in conjunction with free
market capitalism will become the way of the world forever. Hint: Leave my mother out of this!
A. Will Durant B. Francis Fukuyama C. Warren Susman D. Milton Friedman

P9. Quotes: Weston-Super-Mare, UK, 1939, co-founded Monty Python’s Flying Circus; Basil in Fawlty
Towers. 1. A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of
dividing people. 2. He who laughs most, learns best. 3. If God did not intend for us to eat animals,
then why did he make them out of meat? Hint: Okay, everybody say, “Smile for the camera!”
A. Michael Palin B. Stephen Fry C. Hugh Laurie D. John Cleese

P10. Sci/Tech: Pittstown, NY, 1811, he managed to father 24 children with assorted wives & mistresses,
sowing his seed wherever he could. Fighting with others who had invention patents in his area, he
made improvements and manufactured a machine affordable in the homes. Hint: Read it again!
A. Isaac Merritt Singer B. Isaac Bashevis Singer C. Elias Howe D. Alexander Graham Bell

P11. Sports: Santa Rita, NM, 1922, outfielder Pirates/Cubs/Indians; 6 years in a row at least 40 homers
& 100 RBIs; led the league in HRs 6 seasons in a row; Mets announcer. Hint: To the moon, Alice.
A. Ralph Kiner B. Gil Hodges C. Johnny Mize D. Rocky Colavito

P12. Stage/Screen: Cleveland, Ohio, 1922, originated role of Ruth Younger in Raisin in the Sun; also
Jackie’s wife in The Jackie Robinson Story. Hint: Born on the FOURTH OF JULY.
A. Dorothy Dandridge B. Diana Ross C. Ruby Dee D. Cecily Tyson

P13. Extra Credit: Which direction is best for throwing a ball the farthest? Hint: Only slightly better.
A. East B. North C. South D. West



Answers: 1B; 2B; 3D; 4B; 5A; 6B; 7A; 8B; 9D; 10A; 11A; 12C; 13D NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

28 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Smyrna, GA in 1967, she hit the big time with Pretty Woman, for which she got
an Oscar nom., another for Steel Magnolias, and an Oscar for Erin Brokovich. According to Men’s
Health magazine, she’s one of 100 Hottest Women of All-Time. Hint: A child shall lead them.
A. Reese Witherspoon B. Julia Ormond C. Julia Roberts D. Winona Ryder

P2. Geo: Bartholdi & Eiffel Statue Dedication 1886: “I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” Where?
A. Paris B. New York C. Philadelphia D. Washington Hint: Boxer who defeated Quarry

P3. History/Politics: Valencia.1510, he worked for Charles I of Spain, among other things accompanying
the corpse of Isobella of Portugal to Granada. After his wife died, he became a Jesuit rising to the
Third Superior General of that order, and eventually a saint. Hint: distantly related to the family
about whom Machiavelli wrote in The Prince, including the alluring Lucrezia.
A. Aloyysius Gonzaga B. Francis Borgia C. Ignatius Loyola D. Joseph Pignatelli

4. Lang: NYC, 1929, CUNY grad., lit. crit., professor, Yiddish translator, poet, his An Old-Fashioned Song
begins with the haunting words: “No more walks in the woods.” Hint: Yolk, butter, lemon, pepper
A. Ian Hamilton Finlay B. John Hewitt C. John Hollander D. Ian McEwan

P5. Lit: London, 1903, became an altar boy at the Anglican Church in Midsomer Norton while staying
with his aunts. Religion remained a major theme in his work, notably in Brideshead Revisited, a
semi-autobiographical account of his Oxford & war days. An elegant stylist. Hint: Well, why not?
A. Graham Greene B. G. K. Chesterton C. Morris West D. Evelyn Waugh

P6. Music: Long Island City, 1932, actress, cover-girl, 1^st first model to make over $100,000 a year; only
model to have unreleased Beatles song named after her. Hint: Everly Bros + Boston mystery writer.
A. Kendall Jenner B. Sunny Harnett C. Suzy Parker D. Ann St. Marie

P7. People: Born in Istanbul in 1875, Gilbert H. Grosvenor graduated magna cum laude from Amherst,
invented photojournalism, married Elsie May Bell, daughter of Alexander Graham Bell, who made
him the first full time editor of what magazine? Small hint: Yellow framed cover.
A. Reader’s Digest B. Life C. Saturday Evening Post D. National Geographic

P8. Potluck: Seattle in 1955, co-founded huge computer software co.; became richest man in world; wife
Melinda & he donate tons of cash to worthy causes. H: Name of co. doesn’t reflect manly prowess.
A. Bill Gates B. Warren Buffett C. Jim Walton D. Charles Koch

P9. Quote: Brooklyn, 1937, Providence grad., NBA HoF as player & 2^nd winningest coach [[1,332); coach
for Dream Gold. “If you want it, you’ve got to give it.” Hint: Gave FDR a run for his money.
A. Don Nelson B. Lenny Wilkens C. Phil Jackson D. Red Auerbach

P10. Science/Technology: Born in NYC in 1914 of Ashkenazi immigrants from Poland; attended NYU
School of Medicine, deciding afterwards to pursue medical research rather than private practice. A
good thing since as a virologist he developed the polio vaccine. Hint: Savimbi, Angolan guerilla.
A. Frank Fenner B. Frank MacFarlane Burnet C. Robert Gallo D. Jonas Salk

P11. Sports/Games: Mount Kisco, NY, 1949, attended Graceland College, encouraged there to quit
football and switch to the decathlon, went on to win this event at the Montreal Olympics and made
the Wheaties box cover. Hint: now a pronoun challenge.
A. Bob Mathias B. Rafer Johnson C. Jim Thorpe D. Bruce Jenner

P12. Stage/Screen: Born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1944, the son of German immigrants, he played
Lieutenant Norm Buntz in Hill Street Blues, followed by winning four Emmy’s for his sensational
role as Detective Andy Sipowicz in NYPD Blue. Hint: Hank Ketcham.
A. David Caruso B. Dennis Franz C. Gordon Clapp D. Jimmy Smits

P13. Extra Credit: Most US car horns honk in what key? Hint: All the good boys will do okay on this!
A. A B. C C. D D. F



Answers: 1C; 2B; 3B; 4C; 5D; 6C; 7D; 8A; 9B; 10D; 11D; 12B; 13D NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

29 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in NYC in 1891, started in the Ziegfeld Follies singing My Man and Second Hand
Rose. Moved onto radio performing skits as Baby Snooks, a bratty toddler. Barbara Streisand won
an Oscar for portraying her life in Funny Girl. Hint: Rhymes with show Bob Barker hosted.
A. Pearl Bailey B. Josephine Baker C. Ethel Barrymore D. Fanny Brice

P2. Geography: In 1998, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off with 77 year-old John Glenn aboard. By the
way, he was a senator from what state? Hint: Joan Baez asked her love to take a walk.
A. Indiana B. Ohio C. Iowa D. Illinois

P3. History/Politics: On this day in 1618, this landed gentleman, poet, soldier, courtier, explorer, and
alleged spy managed to get himself beheaded by King James I. His last words to his executioner
holding the axe: “Strike, man, strike!” Hint: Three speeds and a muddy cloak.
A. Walter Raleigh B. Francis Drake C. John Cabot D. James Cook

4. Language: Gadsby, a 50,000 word novel that never once uses which one of these vowels? Hint: An
archaic two-syllable exclamation calling upon God and expressing surprise, anger, or affirmation.
A. E B. I C. O D. U

P5. Lit: Born in 1740 in Edinburgh, this lawyer, diarist, and author is remembered for one work, his
brilliant Life of Samuel Johnson, which no less a critic than Harold Bloom names as the greatest
biography in the English language. Hint: His name today means “constant, faithful companion”.
A. Thomas Carlyle B. Lytton Strachey C. James Boswell D. Peter Gay

P6. Music: Inglewood, CA, 1925, son of a vaudeville dancer, brother of trombonist Ray, he became an
innovative tenor saxophonist, playing with big bands until joining Al Cohn’s quintet in the 1950s.
Made records with Jack Kerouac. Hint: Everyone must do what seems to suit him or her best..
A. Stan Getz B. Lester Young C. Zoot Sims D. Ornette Coleman

P7. People: Mountain Park, NM, 1921, this editorial cartoonist, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, is best
known for his World War II cartoons depicting Willie and Joe, two GIs, bravely enduring the
rigors of war. Hint #1: Nothing sugar-coated about his cartoons. Hint #2: Oxford College.
A. Herblock B. Bill Mauldin C. Philip Zec D. David Levine

P8. Potluck: Born in Olmsted County, Minnesota, in 1971, she played a goth teenager in Beetlejuice, then
came Mermaids, Edward Scissorhands, and Bran Stoker’s Dracula. She won a Golden Globe for The
Age of Innocence and an Oscar nomination for Little Women. Hint: Sebastian’s Oxford friend.
A. Winona Ryder B. Angelina Jolie C. Kate Winslet D. Cameron Diaz

9. Quotes: Bellac, Haute-Vienne, France, 1882, between wars novelist, essayist, playwright [[Madwoman of
Chaillot), diplomat. 1. Men should believe only half of what women say, but which half? 2. Those
who weep recover more quickly than those who smile. Hint: Nothing more to pay?
A. Jean Anouilh B. Jean Giraudoux C. Jules Renard D. Jean Genet

P10. Sci/Tech: 1947, Concord, NH, for 1^st time, forest fire put out by seeding cumulus clouds with what?
A. Smoke particles B. Sawdust C. Steam D. Dry ice Hint: Robert Frost’s alternative to desire.

P11. Sports/Games: In 1960, a fellow named Cassius Clay wins his first pro fight in his home town.
What state? Hint: Spoonerism for The Gerry Moore Show host Durward Kirby.
A. Tennessee B. Alabama C. Kentucky D. Georgia

P12. Stage/Screen: Born in Brooklyn in 1947 to a peace activist and attorney, he broke into pictures as
Curt in American Graffiti; went on to make such movies as Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind,
Mr. Holland’s Opus, & The Good-bye Girl for which he won an Oscar. Hint: skittish working horse
A. Richard Dreyfuss B. Ron Howard C. Harrison Ford D. Robert Duvall

13. Extra Credit: A goat’s pupils are like what geometric shape? Hint: Vicarage.
A. Circle B. Triangle C. Oval D. Rectangle



Answers: 1D; 2B; 3A; 4A; 5C; 6C; 7B; 8A; 9B; 10D; 11C; 12A; 13D NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

30 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Paris in 1839 to affluent British parents in the silk business, he was sent to
London to study business, but it did not take. Instead, he came back to France and went around
with his pals Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting landscapes in the open air.
Nobody much liked their stuff, at first, too colorful, but it caught on. Hint: Palermo
A. Edgar Degas B. Alfred Sisley C. William Merritt Chase D. J. Alden Weir

P2. Geo: 1945, Kansas City Monarch’s Jackie Robinson signs with what MLB club? Hint: Dickens
A. Boston Red Sox B. Brooklyn Dodgers C. New York Giants D. New York Yankees

P3. History: 1938, H. G. Wells’ War of the Worlds is radio broadcast. Panic in the streets! The reader was?
A. H. G. Wells B. Orson Welles C. Walter Winchell D. Paul Harvey Hint: Bard comedy title

4. Lang: In The Rivals [[see below), a character who often uses a word in place of a similar sounding word,
such as: “I have since laid Sir Anthony’s preposition before her.” Hint: Dysfunctional stage phone
A. Mr. Dogberry B. Mrs. Malaprop C. Bob Acres D. Lady Bracknell

P5. Lit: Dublin in 1751, Irish poet and playwright of such plays as The Rivals and The School for Scandal.
He owned the London Theatre Royal on Drury Lane and was a Whig member in the House of
Commons. He once said: “Won’t you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you.”
Hint: Hyacinth Bucket’s son in Keeping Up Appearances.
A. Richard Sheridan B. Oscar Wilde C. William Congreve D. Oliver Goldsmith

P6. Music/Dance: In 1971 what John Lennon song was atop the charts? Hint: Your Show of Shows
A. Give Peace a Chance B. Imagine C. Working Class Hero D. Mother

P7. People: Born in Pasadena in 1951, he played Michael Kuzak on L. A. Law. Hint: Oh, rats!
A. Richard Dysart B. Blair Underwood C. Harry Hamlin D. Corbin Bernsen

P8. Potluck: Born in 1892 in Italy, Charles Atlas moved to Brooklyn and developed a body-building
course for skinny boys because in his youth—according to his story—someone at a beach kicked
sand in his face when he weighed only X pounds. How many pounds was X?
A. 90 B. 93 C. 97 D. 101 Hints: Messier # for Owl Nebula, Wreck of the Old ??,

P9. Quotes: Hailey, Idaho, in 1885, a one-time fascist, he was a poet/critic with enormous influence
over other poets. He wrote perhaps the most famous short poem in the English language, trying to
capture a sense of sudden surprising beauty: In a Station at the Metro: “The apparition of these faces
in the crowd / Petals on a wet, black bough.” Cornell wins game against Princeton 86 to 3.
A. T. S. Eliot B. William Carlos Williams C. Hugh Selwyn Mauberley D. Ezra Pound

P10. Sci/Tech: Near Loudun, France, 1857, French physician/neurologist; his name now eponym for an
inherited neuropsychiatric syndrome whose symptoms are multiple motor tics. Hint: Castle
A. Eugène Charles Apert B. Alois Alzheimer C. Oliver Sachs D. Georges de la Tourette

P11. Sports: Buenos Aires, 1960, led Argentina to World Cup triumph in 1986 over Germany. In quarter
final against England, scored both goals, including “Hand of God” goal. Hint: the BVM.
A. Lionel Messi B. Diego Maradona C. Daniel Passarella D. Mario Kempes

P12. Stage/Screen: Manhattan. 1945, Yale Drama School, appeared in many movies, tv shows, including
as Arthur Fonzarelli, super cool auto-mechanic, greased hair, leather clothes Fonzi on Happy Days.
A. Harry Winkler B. John Travolta C. Ron Howard D. Danny Zuko Hint: Eugene Field poem

P13. Extra Credit: How many Billy Goats Gruff were there?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five



Answers: 1B; 2B; 3B; 4B; 5A; 6B; 7C; 8C; 9D; 10D; 11B; 12A; 13B NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

31 October

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Delft, Netherlands, in 1632, spent most of his life painting—for the most part
—interior scenes of ordinary middle-class life. Not much appreciated during his lifetime, he is now
recognized as one of the greatest artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Hint: Too many hares in garden.
A. Vincent van Gogh B. Pieter Bruegel C. Pieter Pourbus D. Johannes Vermeer

P2. Geo: In 1517, Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the church door of what city? Hint: Elbe
A. Berlin B. Dresden C. Munich D. Wittenberg

P3. History: Fenghua, China, 1887, powerful political & military leader, head of the Republic of China
from 1927 until his death in 1975. He fought the Communists in a civil war before World War II,
then led China against the Japanese, then resumed the civil war afterwards. Hint: He’s in the mail?
A. Sun Yat-Sen B. Chiang Kai-shek C. Mao Zedong [[Tse-tung) D. Sun Fo

4. Lang: London, 1795, died from tuberculosis in 1821; during his 26 years managed to write a dozen of
the best 100 poems in the English language. To Autumn, which is about the fullness of the harvest,
begins: “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness/ Close bosom friend of the maturing
sun.” Say the words! Can you feel how full your mouth seems?! Hint: A man who loved steak?
A. Wordsworth B. Shelley C. Keats D. Byron

P5. Lit: Wales, 1920, this former jockey wrote many mysteries set in the horse world. His main character
is always the same person although with a different name & job. Hint: Certainly wasn’t sorry now.
A. Colin Dexter B. Dick Francis C. Edgar Wallace D. Don Winslow

P6. Music: Chicago, 1937, grew up in Bristow, Oklahoma, got a guitar from his aunt at age sixteen,
listened to Burl Ives, Harry Belafonte, Woodie Guthrie, and the Weavers; became part of the
Greenwich Village folk revival; Ramblin’ Boy; Bottle of Wine; Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound
have become classics. Hint: “Well, I’m tired and so weary …” Johnny Cash’s signature Valley song
A. Paul Stookey B. Phil Ochs C. Tom Paxton D. James Taylor

P7. People: Quebec, 1908, a pacifist, feminist, anti-Vietnam activist who lived to be 101. She was
president of Voice of Women for Peace. Hint: Marx movie meets major Romantic poet
A. Alice Amelia Chown B. Muriel Duckworth C. Laura Hughes D. Buffy Sainte-Marie

P8. Potluck: In 1941, Mount Rushmore is completed. By the way, what state are we in? Hint: Keystone.
A. Montana B. North Dakota C. South Dakota D. Wyoming

P9. Quotes: Texas, 1931, CBS news anchor and 60 Minutes host. 1. Don’t taunt the alligator until after
you’ve crossed the creek. 2. An intellectual snob is someone who can listen to The William Tell
Overture and not think of the Lone Ranger. Hint: “I’d sooner Lipton. It has more tea taste.
A. Jane Pauley B. Mike Wallace C. Dan Rather D. Morley Safer

P10. Sci/Tech: Rome, 1930, army brat, became test pilot for Air Force, entered space program; piloted
Command Module for Apollo 11 while the other boys got to walk on moon. Hint: Any troubles?
A. Buzz Aldrin B. Alan Bean C. Michael Collins D. Alan Shepard

11. Sports/Games: Chess originated between 280 and 550 A.D. At that time, the knights were what?
A. Camels B. Elephants C. Horses D. Ostriches

P12. Stage/Screen: Four: 1. Queens, 1936, Bonanza’s Little Joe. 2. Peoria, 1942, snooty Charles Emerson
Winchester on M*A*S*H. 3. Newmarket, Ontario, rotund actor/comedian in Uncle Buck and Blues
Brothers. 4. The one you need, NYC, 1925, HUAC blacklisted for 12 years, but still managed to win
an Oscar for Shampoo. Hint: A name that would delight Bruce Catton.
A. John Candy B. Lee Grant C. Michael Landon D. David Ogden Stiers

P13. Extra Credit: Uvalde, TX, 1912, Dale Evans. What was her horse’s name? Hint: Basically a lie.
A. Buttermilk B. Nellie Bell C. Roy D. Biscuits



Answers: 1D; 2D; 3B; 4C; 5B; 6C; 7B; 8C; 9C; 10C; 11B; 12B; 13A NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

1 November

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Gotha, Germany, in 1889, a Dada artist, s/he is one of the pioneers in the
photomontage art form, the most famous piece being Cut with the Kitchen Knife through the Beer-
Belly of the Weimar Republic. Hint: Just an arc short of a Sarah Palin Drome.
A. Hannah Höch B. Sophie Taeuber-Arp C. Man Ray D. Max Ernst

P2. Geo: In winter, if it’s noon in Denver, what time is it in Edmonton? Hint: Ronny’s Peg o’ My Heart
A. 10:00 a.m. B. 11:00 a.m. C. Noon D. 1:00 p.m.

P3. History/Politics: In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was exhibited to the public for the first
time. A very famous painter lay on his back a long time to paint over 300 Biblical scenes. Who?
A. Michaelangelo B. Michael Angelo C. Michelangelo D. Michel Angelo

4. Lang: London, 1896, WWI soldier serving 2 years on front line [[Military Cross), Oxford grad., devout
cricketer, reviewer, author [[Undertones of War), poet, Professor of Poetry at Oxford. “Cricket to us
was more than play, it was worship in the summer sun.” Hint: Charlotte’s Web author.
A. Edmund Blunden B. Robert Graves C. Siegfried Sassoon D. Cecil Day-Lewis

P5. Lit: Newark, 1870, this poet/novelist born 5 years after the Civil War ended would publish in 1894
The Red Badge of Courage, considered by many the best Civil War novel. Hint: Kelsey Grammer.
A. Herman Melville B. Stephen Crane C. Bret Harte D. Jack London

P6. Music: Chicago, 1944, grew up in TX, singer, songwriter, novelist, satirist, politician, formed band
The Texas Jew Boys, twice ran for governor, has written such detective novels as Elvis, Jesus, and
Coca-Cola. Most well-known song: Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed. “Beauty is in
the eye of the beer holder.” Hint: Major economist.
A. Garth Brooks B. Merle Haggard C. Conway Twitty D. Kinky Friedman

P7. People: Born in Chicago in 1917, R. W. B. Lewis, a literary critic, won a 1976 Pulitzer, National Book
Award, and Bancroft Prize for his biography of a novelist 3 times nominated for the Nobel Prize,
the author of Ethan Frome and The Age of Innocence? Who was she? Hint: Gloria Stivic’s tv mom.
A. Joyce Carol Oates B. Edith Wharton C. Willa Cather D. Eudora Welty

P8. Potluck: Lakeville, Kentucky, 1942, opened in 1968 The Hustler Club, the first bar in the Dayton,
Ohio, area to have nude dancers; 6 years later, published Hustler, an adult smut magazine.
Partially paralyzed by a white supremacist gunman. Hint: Crockett’s Old Betsey.
A. Hugh Hefner B. Larry Flynt C. Steven Hirsch D. John Holmes

9. Quotes: In 1941, what photographer took Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, one of the most famous
photographs of all time. recently auctioned at Sotheby’s for 600,000 dollars. “Sometime I do get to
places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.” Hint: Buy.
A. Ansel Adams B. Walker Evans C. Henri Cartier-Bresson D. Diane Arbys

P10. Sci/Tech: Born in Berlin in 1880, this polar researcher, geophysicist, meteorologist was the first to
postulate the theory of Kontinentalverschiebung, otherwise known as continental drift. He also was
the first to bore ice cores into the Greenland glaciers. Hint: Hitch it to a star.
A. Alexander von Humbolt B. Klaus Fuches C. Kudwig Aschoff D. Alfred Wegener

P11. Sports/Games: Born in Johannesburg in 1935, he is one of five golfers to win a career Grand Slam;
he is also a golf course designer and thoroughbred race horse rancher. Hint: Eponymous.
A. Ben Hogan B. Arnold Palmer C. Gary Player D. Gene Sarazen

P12. Stage/Screen: In 1604, a Shakespeare tragedy premieres at the Whitehall Palace in London,
including characters Desdemona & Iago. Hint: Classic Groucho song from Animal Crackers.
A. Hamlet B. King Lear C. Macbeth D. Othello

P13. Extra Credit: This symphony orchestra conductor once shouted at his musicians, “Assassins!”
A. Thomas Beecham B. Arturo Toscanini C. Leopold Stolkowski D. Igor Stravinsky



Answers: 1A; 2C; 3C; 4A; 5B; 6D; 7B; 8B; 9A; 10D; 11C; 12D; 13B NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

2 November

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Paris in 1699, this painter is known for the mastery of his still-lifes and his
everyday scenes of kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities. Beauty, he seems to say, is
right here, all around us. Woman Cleaning Turnips. Hint: Inspector Maigret, sort of.
A. Jean-Siméon Chardin B. Jean Bardin C. Joseph Aved D. Jacques-Louis David

P2. Geography: In 1930 Haile Selassie is crowned emperor. By the way, what country?
A. Ethiopia B. Senegal C. Kenya D. Uganda Hint: Politically incorrect W.C. Fields line.

P3. History: 2 POTUS, one in 1795 in Pineville, NC; who beat out Henry Clay by promising to annex
Texas; comes in around 12^th. The other Blooming Grove, Ohio, 1865, most remembered for Teapot
Dome scandal involving oil reserves in WY, comes in around 40^th. Who was the Texas snatcher?
A. John Tyler B. James K. Polk C. William Howard Taft D. Warren G. Harding Hint: Pig

4. Lang: Who wrote: “I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, / And what can be the use of it
is more than I can see. / He is very, very like me from the heels up to my head; /And I see him
jump before me, when I jump into bed.” Hint: A good doctor makes a speech at Hyde Park.
A. Dr. Seuss B. Lewis Carroll C. Ogden Nash D. Robert Louis Stevenson

P5. Lit: In 1960 in England at the trial of Regina versus Penguin Books Ltd, Penguin is found not
guilty of obscenity. What novel was the subject of that trial? Hint: Constance of Arabia.
A. Tropic of Cancer B. Lady Chatterley’s Lover C. Delta of Venus D. Story of O.

P6. Music/Dance: St. Louis, 1913, organized his own high school band, baritone singer/drummer, sang
in Kay Kyser’s big band, hit it big with White Cliffs of Dover and All I Want for Christmas Is My Two
Front Teeth; also did the laugh in Kyser’s Woody Woodpecker song. Hint: Sinclair Lewis.
A. Barry Wood B. Hal Linden C. Harry Babbitt D. Harry Prime

P7. People: Oley Valley, PA, 1734, of Quakers, woodsman, hunter, pioneer, frontiersman, 1st white man
to explore region now known as Kentucky; built a settlement that bore his name. James Fenimore
Cooper wrote some of his story in The Last of the Mohicans. Hint: Have Flintlock Will Travel
A. Daniel Boone B. Davy Crockett C. Grizzly Adams D. Mike Fink

P8. Potluck: Baltimore, 1901, portrayed pompous, inept authority figures such as Sergeant Bilko’s
colonel, John T. Hall; also Mayor Shinn in the film adaption of The Music Man. Hint: Coffin cover.
A. Ned Beatty B. Martin Balsam C. Paul Ford D. Wallace Shawn

P9. Quotes: Vienna, 1755, wife of Louis XVI, French regarded her as “that Austrian woman”. When told
the people had no bread, she allegedly said. “Let them eat cake.” Hint: Formicidae catcher.
A. Anne d’Autiche B. Marie-Antoinette C. Marie Stuart D. Anne de Bretagne

P10. Sci/Tech: In 1947, Howard Hughes pilots biggest plane ever made, wing span 319 feet, 8 engines;
made of wood; one and only flight lasts a minute. Name the plane. Hint: Giro Gearloose.
A. Birch Betty B. Mahogany Mal C. Oak Ostrich D. Spruce Goose

P11. Sports: Sydney, 1934, both as an amateur & a pro, major world force in tennis in 1968 and into the
open era, as a singles/doubles/mixed doubles player; 8 Majors in singles, 10 Majors in doubles.
A. Jack Kramer B. Rod Laver C. Ken Rosewall D. Fred Stolle Hint: Kane sled.

P12. Stage/Screen: Manhattan, 1913, started out playing tough guys, but switched to more complex
characters; nominated for 4 Oscars, winning one for Elmer Gantry. Other films include Birdman of
Alcatraz, From Here to Eternity, and Field of Dreams. Hint: Pearls and swine.
A. Spencer Tracy B. Henry Fonda C. Kirk Douglas D. Burt Lancaster

P13. Extra: In Texas, it’s illegal to do what in front of a corpse? Hint: Just to be on the safe side.
A. Laugh B. Swear C. Comb your hair D. Kiss



Answers: 1A; 2A; 3B; 4D; 5B; 6C; 7A; 8C; 9B; 10D; 11C; 12D; 13B NO PEEKING
1

[Lowell]

3 November

P1. Art/Culture: Born in 1901 in Paris, an art theorist, France’s Minister of Cultural Affairs, and a major
novelist: La Condition Humaine [[Man’s Fate). He has stated: “The artist is not the transcriber of the
world, he is its rival.” And: “All art is a revolt against man’s fate.” Hint: Cheap California brut.
A. Guillaume Apollinaire B. Charles Baudelaire C. André Malraux D. Jacques Dupin

P2. Geo: Tombstone in Tombstone: “Here lies Lester Moore, four slugs from a .44, no Les no more.”
In what state? A. Arizona B. Arkansas C. New Mexico D. Texas Hint: Raisin?

P3. History: Brookline, MA, 1933, to date the longest sitting governor of the Commonwealth. In 1988,
Democratic nominee for President, got 46% of vote, ten states. Hint: Cousin Olympia is an actress.
A. Lloyd Benstsen B. Gary Hart C. Endicott Peabody D. Michael Dukakis

4. Lang: London, 1558, English playwright [[Spanish Tragedy) well-known in own time, fell into obscurity,
rediscovered, also may have written a Hamlet play before Bill the Bard. Hint: Surely you jest!
A. Thomas Middleton B. Christopher Marlowe C. Thomas Kyd D. Edmund Spenser

P5. Lit: Born in a log cabin in Cummington, MA, in 1794, a romantic poet, journalist, and New York
Evening Post editor. Most famous poem may be the cheery Thanatopsis [[“Mediatation on Death”)
Best poem by far: To a Waterfowl. “The little windflower, whose just opened eye is blue as the
spring heaven it gazes at.” Hint: Gold standard guy.
A. Stephen Vincent Benet B. William Cullen Bryant C. Joyce Kilmer D. Edwin Markham

P6. Music: York, UK, 1933, composer, scored 11 James Bond films, a Grammy and Oscar each for Dances
with Wolves and Out of Africa. Oscars, also, Born Free, Lion in Winter. Hint: Funny Dave in Florida.
A. John Barry B. Henry Mancini C. Randy Newman D. John Williams

P7. People: Clydebank, Scotland, 1909, his career spanned 60 years, mostly as a columnist and editor for
The NY Times. A fellow journalist observed his “work was required reading for top government
officials.” 2 Pulitzers; also made Tricky Dick’s “political opponent” list. Hint: No laurel loafing!
A. Anthony Lewis B. A. M. Rosenthal C. William Safire D. James Reston

P8. Potluck: St. Louis, 1903, this photographer & James Agee went to Hale County, AL, and stayed with
tenant families to write & photograph life there during the Great Depression. Let Us Now Praise
Famous Men was the brilliant result. Hint: Glass sibling likes Buttermilk
A. Elliot Erwitt B. Walker Evans C. Edward Weston D. Alfred Eisenstaedt

P9. Quotes: Salt Lake City, 1952, stand-up social comic, sitcom star. 1. The day I worry about cleaning
my house is the day Sears comes out with a riding vacuum cleaner. 2. The Mormons are the Nazi
Amish. 3. Excuse the mess but we live here. 4. The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his
chest. 4. It’s okay to be fat. So you’re fat. Just be fat and shut up about it. Hint: Katy, get the door!
A. Roseanne Barr B. Ellen DeGeneres C. Tina Fey D. Amy Sedaris

P10. Science/Technology: In 1952, Clarence Birdseye markets his first frozen food. Hint: 9 days old?
A. Beans B. Corn C. Carrots D. Peas

P11. Sports: Four: 1. Cuthbert, GA, 1949, heavyweight champ, defended title 20 times. 2. Blackbutt,
Queensland, Aussie tennis great, 12 Majors. 3. Van Meter, Iowa, Indians fireballer Ted Williams
called best he ever saw. 4. The one you need, Rainy River, Ontario, Chicago Bear great who said
after bouncing off goalposts & cracking Wrigley Field’s wall, “That last guy hit me awful hard.”
A. Bronco Nagurski B. Larry Holmes C. Bob Feller D. Roy Emerson

P12. Stage/Screen: Ehrenfeld, PA, 1921, coal miner, Purple Heart vet, who went on to act in The Dirty
Dozen, The Great Escape, and The Magnificent Seven. Hint: Rhymes with not a Zippo.
A. Lee Marvin B. Charles Bronson C. Ernest Borgnine D. George Kennedy

P13. Extra Credit: How many dimples on an American golf ball? Hint: LPs, sort of.
A. 59 B. 159 C. 226 D. 336



Answers: 1C; 2A; 3D; 4C; 5B; 6A; 7D; 8B; 9A; 10D; 11A; 12B; 13D NO PEEKING
2

[Lowell]

4 November

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Queens in 1946, grew up in Our Lady of the Snows Parish, this black-and-
white photographer chose as his subjects orchids, children, statues, and celebrities, but also the
BDSM subculture in New York and homoerotic material, which caused controversy. “When I’m
behind a camera, I forget I exist.” Hint: Famous athlete goes leaf peeping in Vermont.
A. Robert Mapplethorpe B. Peter Hujar C. Richard Avedon D. Rudy Burckhardt

P2. Geo: Ripley, NY, 1841, B. F. Goodrich, in agreement with Charles Goodyear, bought Hudson River
Rubber Company, which failed. He decided to move. Guess where! Hint: NATO scuba diver
A. Detroit B. Pittsburgh C. Akron D. Cleveland

P3. History: Saint Joseph, MO, 1916, he was the CBS Evening News anchorman from 1962 to 1981, “the
most trusted man in America”. Said he: “And that’s the way it is.” Hint: B. Franklin.
A. Roger Mudd B. Walter Cronkite C. Dan Rather D. John Chancellor

4. Lang: Newark, 1936, U. Penn graduate, poet, won 2000 Pulitzer for Repair, 2003 National Book Award
for The Singing. “A dark poem is meant to redeem the dark part.” Hint: Seek and you will find.
A. Stephen Dunn B. Carl Dennis C. C. K. Williams D. Mark Strand

P5. Lit: India, 1862, educated in Plymouth, UK, wrote 18 novels, counted Agatha Christie & Jorge Luis
Borges among his friends; in 1927, Hitchcock made a silent movie from his The Farmer’s Wife. Hint:
imagine the sorts of nomenclature abuse he endured in school.
A. Stanley Middleton B. James Leasor C. Alan Sillitoe D. Eden Philpots

P6. Music: Harriman, TN, 1911, singer/actress [[Love in Bloom) married Bing Crosby at 18, four sons,
helped Bing curb his alcohol, died of ovarian cancer at 41. Hint: Ontario fried chicken chain.
A. Dixie Lee B. Mary Brown C. Kathryn Grant D. Mildred Bailey

P7. People: London, 1873, a founder of analytic philosophy, pulling away from Idealism and moving
towards common sense concepts. He taught at Cambridge. A major work was Principia Ethica, in
which he argues that goodness cannot be analyzed in terms of any other property. His wife called
him Bill. Hint: I’ve Got a Secret guy sings Seekers song about British working girl.
A. Bertrand Russell B. Ludwig Wittgenstein C. George E. Moore D. Gottlob Frege

P8. Potluck: On this day in 1842, A. Lincoln marries whom? Hint: Christian Sci. meets Taylor squeeze.
A. Mary Willis B. Mary Todd C. Martha Willis D. Martha Todd

P9. Quotes: Born in 1879 on Dog Iron Ranch in Indian Territory, “Oklahoma’s favorite son” was a
cowboy, humorist, and homespun philosopher. 1. I never met a man I didn’t like. 2. I don’t make
jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. 3. I’m not a member of any organized
political party. I am a democrat. 4. Never let yesterday use up too much of today.
A. Josh Billings B. Franklin P. Adams C. Finley Peter Dunne D. Will Rogers

10. Science/Technology: There are X times as many atoms in a teaspoonful of water as there are
teaspoonfuls of water in the Atlantic Ocean. X = what? Hint: Oxygen, a byte, furlongs per mile.
A. Four B. Eight C. Sixteen D. Thirty-two

11. Sports: Wilkinsburg, PA, 1930, NBA guard for Fort Wayne Pistons & short stop for Pittsburgh
Pirates, MVP 1960, 8x All-Star, .286, 2,138 hits, 707 RBIs. Hint: Bathroom tiles.
A. Dick Stuart B. Don Hoak C. Bill Mazeroski D. Dick Groat

P12. Stage/Screen: Four: 1. NYC, 1908, cinematographer, The Magnificent Ambersons; 2. St. Cloud, MN,
Oscar for They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? 3. Passaic, NJ, 1937, played a major on M*A*S*H. 4.
The one you need, Mt. Vernon, NY, 1918, Oscar for Harry and Tonto, best know as Ed Norton.
A. Gig Young B. Loretta Swit C. Stanley Cortez D. Art Carney

13. Extra Credit: What percentage of the world population lives on fewer than 200 dollars a year?
A. 5% B. 10% C. 25% D. 33%



Answers: 1A; 2C; 3B; 4C; 5D; 6A; 7C; 8B; 9D; 10B; 11D; 12D; 13C NO PEEKING
5

[Lowell]

5 November

P1. Art/Culture: Born in Lyon in 1895, the son of a German doctor and lepidopterist, he was already
playing the piano at 4. During World War I, he was in the German army band. During World
War II, he played concerts in Nazi-occupied countries and was briefly blacklisted after the war.
He is today considered a Mozart, Grieg, and Beethoven master. Hint: Dolphin QB, judo suit
A. Glenn Gould B. Alfred Brendel C. Josef Hofmann D. Walter Gieseking

P2. Geography: In 1914, France & England declare war on the Ottoman Empire, centered where?
A. Spain B. Portugal C. Turkey D. Germany Hint: Prison employee.

P3. History/Politics: Terre Haute, 1855, a union leader & co-founder of The Industrial Workers of the
World. He cut his teeth on trying to organize railroad workers, went to jail for his beliefs, later
ran for president five times as the Socialist Party candidate. Hint: Minnesota senator poet.
A. Frank Bohn B. Eugene V. Debs C. Daniel De Leon D. Norman Thomas

4. Lang: Johnstone, WI, 1850, wrote Poems of Passion, including Solitude: “Laugh, and the world laughs
with you; weep, and you weep alone.”NY Sun paid $5 for the whole poem. Hint: Skat inventor.
A. Marianne Moore B. Amy Lowell C. Edna St. Vincent Millay D. Ella Wheeler Wilcox

P5. Lit: North Adams, MA, 1885, educated by NJ Jesuits, thought of becoming priest, got hooked on
philosophy & history; with wife Ariel published 11 volume Story of Civilization published between
1935 & 1975; won a Pulitzer in 1968 for this enduring work, & the Presidential Medal of Freedom
in 1977. “To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves.” Hint: Mrs. Calabash
A. George Kennan B. Charles A. Beard C. Will Durant D. Richard Hofstadter

P6. Music/Dance: Queens, 1941, met his future singing partner in elementary school graduation
performance of Alice in Wonderland. Between 1956 & 1962, idolizing the Everly Brothers, the two
performed as “Tom and Jerry”. And then, of course, came The Sound of Silence; Parsley, Sage,
Rosemary, and Thyme; Mrs. Robinson, and all the rest. Hint: Shop in The Glass Menagerie
A. Art Garfunkel B. Leonard Cohen C. Jim Croce D. Tom Rush

P7. People: Sheridan, Illinois, 1943, playwright/author/screenwriter/actor won a Pulitzer for his play
Buried Child & an Oscar for his role as Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff. Hint: He restoreth my soul.
A. Tom Stoppard B. Harrison Ford C. Sam Shepard D. Clint Eastwood

P8. Potluck: England, 1605, The Gunpowder Plot occurs. Who was in charge of the explosives?
A. Robert Catesby B. Thomas Percy C. Guy Fawkes D. Tom Bates Hint: … & horse you came in on

P9. Quotes: Cincinnati, 1911, King of the Cowboys. 1. Happy trails to you, / Until we meet again.
/ Happy trails to you, /Keep smiling until then. 2. There showing movies today I wouldn’t want
Trigger to see. Hint: Over hill and dale.
A. Gene Autry B. Eddie Dean C. Tex Ritter D. Roy Rogers

P10. Sci/Tech: In 1891, Polish girl enrolls at Sorbonne, no money, faints from hunger, graduates top
of class; same day in 1906 gives lecture as 1^st female physics professor at Sorbonne. Hint: 2 NP’s.
A. Florence Bascom B. Marie Curie C. Ida Noddack D. Florence B. Sibert

P11. Sports/Games: Born in La Mesa, CA, in 1952, he starred on the UCLA Bruins basketball team
during the 1970s, voted College Player of the year 3 years running, taking UCLA to 2 national
titles. Playing for the Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Celtics, he won 2 NBA Titles. Hint: John-Boy.
A. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar B. Bill Walton C. Gail Goodrich D. Marques Johnson

P12. Stage/Screen: Darjeeling, India, 1913, bipolar actress who nonetheless won Oscars for Scarlet
O’Hara and Blanche Dubois, Laurence Olivier’s wife. Hint: Namesake at the Bates Motel.
A. Grace Kelly B. Irene Dunn C. Vivien Leigh D. Olivia de Havilland

P13. Extra: In 1872, in defiance of the law, she votes, is fined 100 dollars. Hint: If in doubt, flip a coin.
A. Jane Adams B. Susan B. Anthony C. Frankie Pierce D. Elizabeth Cady Stanton



Answers: 1D; 2C; 3B; 4D; 5C; 6A; 7C; 8C; 9D; 10B; 11B; 12C; 13B NO PEEKING
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