All About 'M' Trivia Quiz

Answer: Measure for Measure

Duke Vincentio, saying that he is leaving the country, entrusts his dukedom to Angelo. Angelo is very strict and moralistic and uses his power to enforce laws dealing with sexual conduct. Claudio, he finds, has impregnated Juliet although the relationship was consensual. Angelo condemns Claudio to death as his punishment. Duke Vincentio, having remained in the country in disguise to observe what is occurring, tries to right the wrongs of Antonio.

Although broadly classified as a comedy, it has a number of dark elements.

Answer: Mea Culpa

Mens rea means guilty mind.

Me vexas pede means it annoys me at the foot.

Metri causa means for the sake of the meter (poetry).

The first known usage of the term "mea culpa" comes from the Catholic prayer of confession, the Confiteor.

Answer: Mecca

Muslims face Mecca in their five daily prayers. The city of Mecca welcomes about three million visitors a year. Non-Muslims are not allowed to view any of the ceremonies at Mecca. The pilgrimage is considered one of the Five Pillars of the Faith. It is required by all Muslims who can afford to go.

Answer: Middle East Airlines

Operating out of Beirut, the company was first organized in 1945 and adopted its present name in 1975. Middle East Airlines flies to 31 destinations in the Middle East, Europe and West Africa including Copenhagen, Nice, and Düsseldorf. MEA has charter flights to leisure destinations in various countries such as Sharm El Sheikh, Sarajevo, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, and Rhodes.

Answer: Morgantown

West Virginia University is a land grant collage established in February 1867 and opened in September that year. Initially, it was primarily an agricultural school but has expanded to fifteen areas of study and just under 30,000 students.

Answer: Roger Maris

Maris' feat of hitting 61 home runs brought him both fame and ignominy. Almost immediately an asterisk was placed by his record since it was achieved in 161 games, seven more that Ruth could have played. Although he was named Most Valuable player that year, many argued that without Mickey Mantle batting ahead of him, he would not have as successful. Further, in his fourteen year major league career with four major league teams, he never hit .300, the benchmark for a successful hitter. He was never elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, achieving his best percentage in 1988 with 43% of the vote with 75% required for election to the Hall.

In 2001 Billy Crystal directed the film "61*" detailing the Maris' record setting year and being in the shadow of Mickey Mantle. Maris died young at 51 of Hodgkin's lymphoma. A museum in his honor is maintained in Fargo, North Dakota.

Answer: Mead

Mead is a drink made of fermented honey and water. Its taste is similar to a bitter beer. The alcoholic content of mead may range from about 8% to 18%, depending on the recipe. Versatility of mead is shown as it may be still, carbonated, sparkling, dry, semi-sweet, or sweet.

Mazer Cup International Mead Competition and Tasting Event is held each year in Boulder, Colorado. 300 home brewed meads and over 200 commercial meads are in competition.

Answer: Madagascar

Lemurs are characterized by a small body, a long nose, and large eyes. It is believed that the island of Madagascar was once attached to the African continent. Lemurs would probably be extinct if not for the isolation. Many confuse Lemurs with monkeys and although lemurs are primates, they are a distinct animal. One description of a lemur is like a cat crossed with a squirrel and a dog.

Answer: Men at Work

This Australian group had great international success in the 1980s and the group has continued for many years but with vast changes in personnel. The band broke up in 1986 but reorganized and returned in 1996. Colin Hay and
Greg Ham have been the core musicians.

Answer: Magnesium

Magnesium is the eighth most common element found in the earth's crust and is the fourth most common element in the human body. It is believed to be essential in muscle and nerve function. Green vegetables and legumes are considered good sources of magnesium as the body requires about .3 grams per day.