General Trivia Answers #2,251-2,256

Answer 2,251: Entertainment & Food -- Pierre's Flare

b) Flute

The Jean-Pierre Rampal Flute Competition is held annually in Paris in honor of the master flutist.

Answer 2,252: History & Government -- Women's Wear

d) Trousers

Before then, women could be and had been arrested for wearing trousers in public.

Answer 2,253: Math & Science -- A Bomb & Nobel

a) Enrico Fermi

The Italian-American scientist developed the first nuclear reactor in 1942, paving the way for the atomic bomb.

Answer 2,254: Geography & Nature -- Opryland Operation

d) Nashville

The musical theme park opened in 1971 but closed in 1997 because of sagging attendance.

Answer 2,255: Literature & Arts -- Gray Display

a) It aged instead of its subject

Oscar Wilde's 1890 short story was turned into the comedy play The Importance of Being Earnest.

Answer 2,256: Sports & Games -- Chess Changeup

b) Japan

The game was mentioned as far back as A.D. 1027, and pieces have been found that date to 1059.