The Answer Man from Creators Syndicate

Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular Hits 75 for 12/29/2007

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

1. This year saw the 75th anniversary of the Christmas Spectacular at the home of the famous Rockettes. What is the site at which this revue occurs?

2. How many women perform in those precision long-line dances known for perfect high kicks, and that are noteworthy events in the famed Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

3. What is the largest youth membership organization in the United ...

Updated: Sat Dec 29, 2007

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Fatal Finales for 01/05/2008

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

This week's theme is regarding those who gave the utmost in parting company with their followers.

1. Name the former teacher who was captured by the British when he snuck into Long Island to spy on the invaders in 1776 and was hanged without a trial.

2. Jenny Wade suffered a loss in the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg that was highly unusual as a mark in history. What was it?

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Updated: Sat Jan 05, 2008

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Stinging Wasps for 01/20/2008

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

1. From 1942 to 1944, during World War II, there were 1,074. What was a WASP?

2. Name the first U.S. president to be defeated in a run for re-election.

3. What challenger unseated the incumbent president cited in the preceding question?

4. What major U.S. city was founded as Terminus in 1837 and then switched to its present name in 1845?

5. The first woman to serve a ...

Updated: Sun Jan 20, 2008

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A Capital View for 01/26/2008

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

This week's quiz is on a theme long suggested by various readers. We'll name a country and you name that country's national capital. You get Bragging Rights if you can tell us if that capital has the country's highest population.

1. Name the capital of Sweden.

2. What is Norway's capital?

3. Tell us Poland's capital.

4. Name Germany's capital.

5. What is Cuba' ...

Updated: Sat Jan 26, 2008

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State That Name for 02/02/2008

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

This week's quiz is going to be one of those that are difficult, but so interesting you can't wait to see the answer. The subject is the origin of various states' names. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2007 was used as a reference for these questions. Let's see how you do.

1. What state's name is taken from the Choctaw Indian phrase for "red man"?

2. Which state's na ...

Updated: Sat Feb 02, 2008

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Checking Out the Cities for 02/09/2008

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Several "Answer Man"-ers wanted another themed quiz on city names and mottos. Let us know how you do on it.

1. The birthplace of famed author Nathaniel Hawthorne is often featured as the "City of Witches." Name that town. For Bragging Rights, tell us why it is referred to this way.

2. Name the "Music City."

3. What area is often referred to as ...

Updated: Sat Feb 09, 2008

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Some Statements on States for 02/16/2008

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Let's take a look at some of the 50 states' names and nicknames.

1. Which of the earliest states is known as the "Garden State"?

2. Which of the 13 Colonies is known as the "Keystone State"?

3. Which of the 50 states is nicknamed the "Equality State"?

4. Where will you find the "Buckeye State"?

5. Tell us which one is th ...

Updated: Sat Feb 16, 2008

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Initial Response is Welcome for 02/23/2008

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

We have a Theme Quiz this week on naming the initials of people and places. We'll give you the initials and you figure out what those letters stand for.

1. What do the initials ROTC stand for in the field of education?

2. Given the initials NRA, name that organization and the famed movie star who recently served as its chief executive.

3. Another noted organization is the S ...

Updated: Sat Feb 23, 2008

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Why That Name? for 03/01/2008

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

1. Where did Bill Cody get the nickname "Buffalo Bill" Cody?

2. Name the man who served as governor of Tennessee and governor of Texas.

3. Three of the 50 states have the same first initial for their capital as that of the state. Name them.

4. What U.S. president vetoed the highest number of bills approved by Congress in his two terms in the White House?

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Updated: Sat Mar 01, 2008

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Some Showbiz Biz for 03/08/2008

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

1. Name the famed TV star who portrayed the town marshal in the long-running series "Gunsmoke."

2. What famed actor turned down an offer to sign on as the marshal in "Gunsmoke," but suggested that they audition the man who became the famous lawman?

3. The first motion picture in which the lead actor in the "Gunsmoke" series ever appeared was as a mons ...

Updated: Sat Mar 08, 2008

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Not Home Alone! for 03/15/2008

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. The most popular historic home to visit in the United States has had 80 million visitors. Name the popular home.

2. What college did George Washington attend?

3. The numerous debates stirred by TV rouse memories of the famed Lincoln-Douglas debates in the 1800s. What elective office were Abe Lincoln and Stephen Douglas seeking during those debates?

4. Which of the two de ...

Updated: Sat Mar 15, 2008

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The Names are Game for 03/22/2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"Answer Man"-er James A. Huston of Lynchburg, Va., suggested a themed quiz based on the nicknames of famed people. This theme has also been suggested by other "Answer Man"-ers, so let's see how well you can do it.

1. What was the nickname given to Francis Marion?

2. Who was well-known as "Old Hickory"?

3. Gen. Winfield Scott had an oddly titled ...

Updated: Sat Mar 22, 2008

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A Cabinet Change for 03/29/2008

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. What U.S. Cabinet department is in the largest office building in the United States?

2. Name the building in the preceding question.

3. What was the previous name of what is now the U.S. Department of Defense?

4. Which U.S. president was not a signer of the Declaration of Independence?

5. How many signers of the Declaration of Independence later became U.S. presid ...

Updated: Sat Mar 29, 2008

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Serving the Cause for 04/05/2008

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. In what U.S. war did African-Americans first serve?

2. What figure does the U.S. Department of Defense cite as the number of African-Americans who served in that war in the preceding question?

3. Gen. George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit in 1782. By what name is that award now known?

4. Who was the first military Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ...

Updated: Sat Apr 05, 2008

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Disarmed for Meetings for 04/12/2008

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. When any soldiers, whether wearing the blue of the North or gray of the South, entered this property's classic mansion, they were ordered to leave their firearms outside its gates. Name it.

2. With the nickname "The Carolina Gamecock," this early Revolutionary War hero's name was given to the fort whose site setoff the Civil War. Name that early warrior, and the fort bearing ...

Updated: Sat Apr 12, 2008

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The Inaugural Holy Kiss for 04/19/2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. Nearly all U.S. presidents have kissed the Bible at their inauguration. Who was the first president to start this tradition?

2. Name the first U.S. president to pass up his successor's inauguration ceremony.

3. Several actors have played the role of James Bond in the ultra popular series about Agent 007. Who played in the most Bond movies?

4. Jamestown, Va., is doing muc ...

Updated: Sat Apr 19, 2008

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Is London Bridge Falling Down? for 04/26/2008

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. With the destruction of London Bridge under consideration, the famed river spanner was purchased and moved. Where can the reproduced London Bridge be seen?

2. London Bridge's reproduction is the second most visited tourist site in that state. What site is the No. 1 most visited?

3. His name is included as part of the name of an automobile, and his initials were used as the name ...

Updated: Sat Apr 26, 2008

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A Holy Start for 05/03/2008

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. Name the first pope of the Holy Catholic Church.

2. What is the pope's temporal title?

3. How many children did Ronald Reagan and his first wife, Jane Wyman, have during their marriage that ended in 1948? For Bragging Rights, name them.

4. Name the famed military air team that bombed Japan in 1942 and inspired the movie, "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo."

5. H ...

Updated: Sat May 03, 2008

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A Look at "Joltin' Joe" for 05/10/2008

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. What Hall of Fame baseball great bore the nickname "Joltin' Joe"?

2. Joltin' Joe's marriage to one of Hollywood's sexiest movie stars ended in divorce. Name her.

3. One particular batting record set by Joltin' Joe during his spotlighted baseball career was the consecutive game hitting streak. In how many consecutive games did Joltin' Joe get at least one base hit in 1 ...

Updated: Sat May 10, 2008

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Who's Up? for 05/17/2008

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

1. Who was the tallest president in U.S. history?

2. On the reverse, who was the shortest president in U.S. history?

3. Dino Crocetti and Joseph Levitch made a popular pair in movies, TV shows and other stage and screen performances. What were their stage and screen names?

4. Frances Gumm was one of the most popular performers of all time. Under what name was this popularit ...

Updated: Sat May 17, 2008

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