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Cabin Spirit
1. Who authored the abolitionist work, "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?
2. Name the twin brothers who set up the town that became Rome.
3. What is the most-used punctuation mark, according to the "Barron's Student's Concise Encyclopedia"?
4. …Read more.
Name That Name
This week's query is a theme quiz on the nicknames of our various states.
1. Which state has the nickname of the Volunteer State?
2. The Camellia State is also referred to as the Heart of Dixie. Name the state.
3. Which state is known as the Natural …Read more.
February is Presidents Month
As we wave goodbye to the month dedicated to presidents, let's look back at some presidential history. Thanks to "The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010" for these sources in our theme quiz.
1. What is the annual taxable salary of the U.…Read more.
Thanks for the Memories
One wonders if Bob Hope would win a contest for the best entertainer in history. We'll put out some Hope questions and see what you have to say.
1. What federal award has only been bestowed on the immortal comedian/movie star Bob Hope?
2. Was Bob …Read more.
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Missing Days1. How many months have 30 days or less? For Bragging Rights, name those months. 2. Who said, "We have met the enemy and they are ours"? 3. In what battle was the preceding quote heard and remembered? 4. Name the first pope. 5. In Greek mythology, who is identified as the supreme god? 6. Name the Egyptian leader who was assassinated on Oct. 6, 1981. 7. Who piloted the first solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean? And for Bragging Rights, how many hours did the flight take? 8. What former president's son served as secretary of war and later as minister to Great Britain following the death of his father? 9. What country was invaded by Adolf Hitler's forces in 1939, thus beginning World War II? 10. Name the first European to land in America. Answers 1. 2. These are the words of Naval Cmdr. Oliver Perry. 3. Perry said this statement during the War of 1812's Battle of Lake Erie. 4. St. Peter was the first pope. 5. Zeus is the mythological leader. 6. President Anwar el-Sadat was assassinated in 1981. 7. Charles A. Lindbergh piloted the 33-and-a-half hour flight. 8. Abe Lincoln's son Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926) served in these government positions. 9. Hitler attacked Poland. 10. Leif Ericson of Norway was the first European to land in America. Take "The Answer Man" to work or to school. Challenge your friends for "Bragging Rights." Send your questions and answers to: The Answer Man, Andy Seamans, Horizon House #603, 1300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS.COM
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