Monday, April 7, 2008

General Trivia Questions #1,969-1,974

Question 1,969: Entertainment & Food -- Sting's Clothing

For what article of clothing did singer Sting get his nickname?

a) Hat
b) Shirt
c) Shoes
d) Sweater

Question 1,970: History & Government -- Faubus's Folly

In which state did Governor Orval Faubus call the National Guard to stop black students from entering their school in 1957?

a) Alabama
b) Arkansas
c) Mississippi
d) South Carolina

Question 1,971: Math & Science -- A Joy Named Sue

What was the largest, most complete, and best preserved tyrannosaurus rex given the name Sue for?

a) The archaeologist who found her
b) The archaeologist's daughter
c) The archaeologist's dog
d) The archaeologist's wife

Question 1,972: Geography & Nature -- American Avenue

What New York City road is officially called the Avenue of the Americas?

a) 4th Avenue
b) 6th Avenue
c) 8th Avenue
d) 10th Avenue

Question 1,973: Literature & Arts -- Od Dad

What Shakespeare character was named for Odysseus's father in The Odyssey?

a) Banquo
b) Cassius
c) Laertes
d) Mercutio

Question 1,974: Sports & Games -- First Forays

In chess, how many legal moves does White have in the starting position?

a) 16
b) 18
c) 20
d) 22

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