General Trivia Answers #703-708

Answer 703: Entertainment & Food -- Producers Director

a) Mel Brooks

The comedy writer was born as Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn, New York, but took his stage name from his mother's maiden name Brookman, not the city.

Answer 704: History & Government -- Shocking Shot

b) Malcolm X

A week after his house had been firebombed, the black leader was killed by Talmadge Hayer, Norman 3X Butler, and Thomas 15X Johnson in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom.

Answer 705: Math & Science -- Star Gazing

b) Eagle

Its name is the Latin word for the predatory bird.

Answer 706: Geography & Nature -- The High Life

d) New York

140 of the tall buildings dot the skyline, more than twice as many as runner-up Chicago.

Answer 707: Literature & Arts -- The Play's the King

a) Edward

The Bard of Avon penned seven historical plays about King Henry IV, V, VI, and VIII, two about King Richard II and III, and one about King John.

Answer 708: Sports & Games -- Bronx Pride

c) Lou Gehrig

The first baseman played for the New York Yankees for seventeen seasons, including six World Series winners.