Wednesday, May 16, 2007

General Trivia Questions #589-594

Question 589: Entertainment & Food -- Shore Thing

What was English trumpeter John Shore's claim to fame in 1711?

a) Creator of the modern trumpet
b) First trumpeter in an orchestra
c) Inventor of the tuning fork
d) Saved from a bullet by his trumpet

Question 590: History & Government -- Tax Loophole

For what insect did Virgil hold a funeral to turn his villa into an officially tax-exempt burial ground?

a) Ant
b) Fly
c) Ladybug
d) Spider

Question 591: Math & Science -- Source Tree

From what type of tree is commercial cork obtained?

a) Beech
b) Maple
c) Oak
d) Sycamore

Question 592: Geography & Nature -- Awash in Water

Which U.S. state has the second most area that is covered by water?

a) Alaska
b) Florida
c) Michigan
d) Minnesota

Question 593: Literature & Arts -- Super Titian

What was Venetian artist Titian's last name?

a) Vecchietta
b) Vecellio
c) Veneziano
d) Verrocchio

Question 594: Sports & Games -- Hockey's Harvey

Which position did Doug Harvey play in the NHL?

a) Center
b) Defenseman
c) Left wing
d) Right wing

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