Tuesday, March 10, 2009

General Trivia Questions #3,415-3,420

Question 3,415: Entertainment & Food -- Cagney's Cohan

For what movie did James Cagney win a Best Actor Academy Award for playing George M. Cohan?

a) Frisco Kid
b) Public Enemy
c) White Heat
d) Yankee Doodle Dandy

Question 3,416: History & Government -- 9th Century Settlers

In the 9th century, what country's settlers founded Limerick and Dublin?

a) Denmark
b) England
c) France
d) Italy

Question 3,417: Math & Science -- Astral Armpit

What star's name means "armpit of the central one"?

a) Betelgeuse
b) Horologium
c) Lepus
d) Reticulum

Question 3,418: Geography & Nature -- Dryness Divider

What longitude separates the "dry west" from the "humid east" of the U.S.?

a) 80° West
b) 100° West
c) 120° West
d) 140° West

Question 3,419: Literature & Arts -- That's Incredible

What author followed a cat and two dogs on The Incredible Journey in 1961?

a) Eric Knight
b) Fred Gipson
c) Joe Camp
d) Sheila Burnford

Question 3,420: Sports & Games -- The Long Run

What is the longest major horse race in England?

a) Cheltenham Gold Cup
b) Grand National
c) St. Leger
d) 2,000 Guineas

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