General Trivia Answers #2,563-2,568

Answer 2,563: Entertainment & Food -- G Quiz

c) E

The mnemonic "Every Good Boy Does Fine" names the pitches from the bottom to the top of the staff.

Answer 2,564: History & Government -- Big Whig

c) William Henry Harrison

The Virginian easily defeated incumbent Martin Van Buren in the 1840 election and became the last U.S. President born before the country was.

Answer 2,565: Math & Science -- Swift Shower

d) Perseids

The light show occurs each August.

Answer 2,566: Geography & Nature -- Previously Populous

c) Italy

With 17.2 million people, the nation was about two-thirds more populous than either Spain or England.

Answer 2,567: Literature & Arts -- Bit of Wit

d) Polonius

The "tedious old fool" uttered the ironic line as he rambled through a second-act soliloquy.

Answer 2,568: Sports & Games -- Mad Dad

c) Mary Pierce

Jim was banned from attending matches in 1993.