20 March
P1. Art/Culture: Born in Latrobe, PA, in 1928, educated as a minister, he took exception to how TV
addressed children. His show Neighborhood began in 1968 and ran for 895 episodes. In his kindly,
reassuring voice he sang Won’t You be My Neighbor? while putting on a sweater [[all knitted by his
mother.) Kids felt invited & safe. TV Guide rates his show #35. Hint: Trapper actor.
A. Bob Emery B. Buffalo Bob Smith C. Soupy Sales D. Fred Rogers
P2. Geography: In 1965, LBJ sends troops to what state after its governor is obstructionist?
A. Alabama B. Arkansas C. Mississippi D. California
P3. History/Politics: After 13 years, he is freed from the Tower of London. Hint: Three speed.
A. Thomas Moore B. Walter Raleigh C. Guy Fawkes D. William Penn
4. Language: Born in Sulmo, Roman Republic in 43 B.C., this poet wrote Metamorphoses, a mythological
narrative, as well as Amores [[Love Affairs) and Ars Amatoria [[The Art of Love). 1. Habits change into
character. 2. Fortune & love favor the brave. 3. Ah me! Love cannot be cured by herbs! Hint: Eager.
A. Catulus B. Horace C. Ovid D. Virgil
P5. Literature: Born in Skien, Norway, in 1828, he was a major 19th Century playwright, theater director,
and poet. He is referred to as the Father of Realism and one of the founders of Modernism, in such
plays as Peer Gynt, Doll House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, and The Master Builder. Only Shakespeare’s
plays are performed more often. Hint: Laugh-In cast member and Haven Hamilton in Nashville.
A. Anton Chekhov B. August Strindberg C. Bertolt Brecht D. Henrik Ibsen
P6. Music/Dance: Born in East Ham, Essex, UK, in 1917, a hugely popular singer during World War II
for such songs as The White Cliffs of Dover and We’ll Meet Again: “We’ll meet again / Don’t know
where / Don’t know when / But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.” Hint: Harvard motto.
A. Marlene Dietrich B. Dinah Shore C. Vera Lynn D. Gracie Fields
P7. People: Born in Susquehanna, PA, in 1904, a behavioral psychologist who considered free will an
illusion. Humans can be trained by operant conditioning. Hint: He himself stubborn as a mule.
A. J. E. R. Staddon B. John B. Watson C. B. F. Skinner D. Neil E. Miller
P8. Potluck: Born in Harpersfield, NY, in 1823, the author of Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal claimed he had
Colt make a special long-barreled six-shooter named after him, several of which he gave to Wyatt
& his brothers to help maintain the peace. None of it, apparently was true. Hint: 4 July decoration.
A. Gordon Young B. Zane Grey C. Ned Buntline D. Jackson Gregory
9. Quotations: 1. My mother was a Jewish George Patton. 2. Who picks your clothes – Stevie Wonder?
A. Bob Newhart B. Alan King C. George Jessel D. Don Rickles Hint: Nippon cab.
P10. Science: Born in Etna, NH, 1959, her popular science books mix fact & humor: Stiff, the Curious
Lives of Human Cadavers, Bonk, the Curious Coupling of Science and Sex. Hint: Don’t Bogart that joint!
A. Catherine Hughes B. Emily Sohn C. Mary Roach D. Elizabeth Carney
P11. Sports/Games: Born in Parry Sound, Ontario, in 1948, he played 10 seasons for the Boston Bruins,
re-inventing the position of defenseman. He took the Bruins to the Stanley Cup 3x, winning twice.
Only defenseman to lead league in scoring. 9 hat tricks. Some people not from New England rate
him only 2nd or 3rd greatest ever. Go figure. Hint: Coordinating conjunction.
A. Ray Borgue B. Bobby Orr C. Phil Esposito D. Johnny Bucyk
P12. Stage/Screen: Four: 1. Jersey City, 1906, Harriet’s husband, David & Ricky’s dad. 2. NYC, 1931,
Barney Miller. 3. The Bronx, 1922, he co-wrote Your Show of Shows. 4. The one you need,
Washington, D.C., 1950, Altered States, Big Chill, Oscar for Kiss of the Spider Woman.
A. Carl Reiner B. Ozzie Nelson C. Hal Linden D. William Hurt
P13. Extra Credit: 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321.
A. True B. False C. Is this a trick question? D. Would you like a fat lip?
Answers: 1D; 2A; 3B; 4C; 5D; 6C; 7C; 8C; 9D; 10C; 11B; 12D; 13A NO PEEKING
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