Common Place Trivia Quiz

Answer: One Hundred and Two

"One Hundred and Two" was the third single from the Judd's album "Love Can Build a Bridge", released in April 1991. "Why Not Me?" is from the Judd's first country album in 1984. The following year, Wynonna and Naomi released "Have Mercy" on the album "Rockin' with the Rhythm". "Young Love" appears on the Judd's 1989 album, "River of Time".

Answer: May 1, 1931

"The Millionaire" is a 1931 all-talking black-and-white movie distributed by Warner Bros and released on May 1, 1931. The film is sort of a pre-screwball comedy based on a short story called "Idle hands" by Earl Derr Biggers. James Cagney made a brief appearance in the movie. George Arliss goes from riches to rags and back again.

Answer: 5th

The 5th Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights, i.e., the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Individuals are not required to testify against themselves in criminal cases. The First Amendment recognizes freedom of speech and religion. The Third prevents quartering of soldiers without permission, and the Sixth Amendment sets forth rights regarding criminal prosecutions.

Answer: Chrysler

Fiat Chrysler is a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, an Italian-American car maker registered in the Netherlands, with foreign headquarters located in London, UK (for tax purposes). FCA has local headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan and sells Dodge, Jeep and Ram Trucks too. The Chrysler Corporation was originally founded by Walter Chrysler in 1925.

Answer: Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam is located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River in Clark County, Nevada. The concrete dam supplies power to Nevada, Arizona and California. Building was begun in 1931 and the dam was dedicated on September 30, 1935. It was originally called Boulder Dam and later renamed for President Herbert Hoover by a joint resolution of Congress in 1947.

Answer: Art Deco

The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts was abbreviated as Arts Decoratifs which became known as Art Deco. Art Deco flourished in the 1920s and 1930s. The style combined modern styles with good craftsmanship and quality materials. It could be found in jewelry, cars, buildings, furniture, fashion, art, etc.

Answer: B-25

The North American B-25 Mitchell bomber was used by the Allied forces in every theater of operation during World War II. Many of these planes remained in service for decades after the war. Named after Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, the plane was sturdy and durable; the only downside was the engine noise which sometimes resulted in hearing loss.

Answer: World Trade Center

The World Trade Center included the Twin Towers which became the tallest structure in the world when it was completed. It held the title until its destruction by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Since 2008, the tallest skyscraper in the world is Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 2,717 feet, but that may be a short-lived claim.

Answer: John Jacob Astor IV

John Jacob Astor IV (1864-1912) was born in Rhinebeck, New York. A "jack" of all trades, Astor was also an inventor, investor, writer and Lieutenant Colonel during the Spanish American War. Did he ever come across Hemingway, I wonder? Astor was the richest passenger on the ill-fated Titanic's maiden voyage on April 15, 1912.

Unfortunately, all the riches in the world couldn't save his life.

Answer: The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building was once the tallest structure in Manhattan. It opened on May 1, 1931 (#2) and has 102 (#1) stories It is located on 5th Avenue (#3) in New York City. The Chrysler Building (#4) had preceded it, while the WTC (#8) succeeded it as the tallest building. President Hoover (#5) opened the lights on the building by pressing a button at the White House.

The style was Art Deco (#6) and the land was previously owned by J.J. Astor (#9). On July 28, 1945, a B-25 (#7) crashed into the Empire State building in a thick fog.