Every Category III Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cairn Terrier

Terry, the dog who played Toto, was a brindle Cairn Terrier. The Cairn is one of the oldest of the terrier breeds. This working breed originated in the Highlands of Scotland where it was bred to hunt vermin that was known to burrow or hide in rocky areas. Terry appeared in 15 different movies, but is best remembered for her trip down the Yellow Brick Road (yes, she was a girl).

Answer: Fedora

The fedora is a type of creased, felt men's hat. It was often seen in the movies being worn by gangsters and the private detectives who were attempting to nab them. The cartoon character Dick Tracey, as well as the movie character Indiana Jones are both depicted as wearing a fedora.

Answer: Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle was probably best-known for playing the gruff but lovable Frank Barone in the popular television show "Everybody Loves Raymond". He was nominated for an Emmy ten times, winning once for his guest role in an "X-Files" episode called "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (1996).

In his lengthy career he performed in movies, theater, and television. For many, however, his role as the monster in the spoof "Young Frankenstein" secured his place in the hearts of several moviegoers.

Answer: Bert Parks

Bert Parks was a game show host, a singer, and did small parts in movies. He is most well-known, however, for hosting the Miss American Pageants for over 20 years. The climax of the show was the crowning of the new winner, followed by her taking a winning runway walk while being serenaded by Park's rendition of "There She Is, Miss America".

Answer: Platypus

Debuting in 2007, "Phineas and Ferb" are two step-brothers who are always trying to stay one step ahead of getting in trouble. Their pet platypus, named Perry, is a member of an all-animal government organization called the O.W.C.A. ("Organization Without a Cool Acronym").

Although this is an American cartoon it is immensely popular in many other countries, especially those in Latin America.

Answer: Marlborough Street in London

The story of Marlboro cigarettes began in 1847 England. The brand was named after Marlborough St. in London and was marketed as a ladies cigarette. The original slogan for Marlboro cigarettes was "Mild as May". To lure the female smoker, Marlboro cigarettes featured a red tip, which hid lipstick marks that women would leave while smoking.

Answer: Ireland

Tipperary is a quaint and picturesque village in the south of Ireland. The town has been populated since at least the 13th century and at the turn of the 21st century boasted a population of about 5000 people. Its main industry is dairy farming and butter-making.

As you come to the town, you are welcomed by signs on the roads that state "You've come a long way..."; these are a reference to the WWI era song "It's a Long Way to Tipperary", which became a popular amongst the British military as a marching song.

Answer: Aztec

In Aztec society, Quetzalcoatl was associated with the gods of wind and weather, art, and knowledge. This powerful god was also the patron god of Aztec priesthood. When Cortes first arrived in Mexico many of the locals believes that he was Quetzalcoatl in a different form.

Answer: The skins of black grapes are left in the wine while aging

Traditional champagnes are usually made by mixing 2/3 black grapes with 1/3 white grapes, before pressing. After pressing the skins are removed. When making pink champagne only the skins of the white grapes are removed which in effect dyes the champagne pink while in the vat. A simpler way is to add red wine to the champagne which is often done in lower quality champagnes.

Answer: Horse

Kelpies were supernatural water horses who were believed to haunt the lochs and rivers of Scotland. Although they were usually described as being beautiful black horses, they also occasionally appeared as different colors in some stories. They were believed to lure people, especially the children of the area, into the water so that they could kill and eat them.

As with much of Scottish mythology, the name and description of this mythical creature varied slightly by location.

Answer: Black Beauty

Anna Sewell's only novel "Black Beauty" was written and published in the last year of her life. The cruel things done to animals, especially horses, in the name of fashion was explored. It has gone on to be one of the most popular novels of all time. One quote from her book says it all "there is no religion without love, and people may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind to man and beast, it is all a sham".
-"Black Beauty", Chapter 13, last paragraph

Answer: Rear Window

This was the first role for Christopher Reeve after his terrible equestrian accident in 1995, that left him quadriplegic. The role of his girlfriend Claudia is played by actress Daryl Hannah. The plot of the movie centers around a murder witnessed by Kemp while spying on his neighbors with his telescope.

A game of cat and mouse ensues as he attempts to convince the police and his girlfriend of what he witnessed.

Answer: Funeral

A dirge is a slow, somber melancholy piece of music that is usually played at a funeral. Sadly, one of the most commonly heard dirges in the bagpipes playing at the funeral of a police officer that is killed on duty.

Answer: Victoria Woodhull

In 1872, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for president of the United States. She did this despite the fact that women did not have the right to vote. This remarkable lady was also the first woman to operate a brokerage on Wall Street and the first woman to start a weekly newspaper.

She supported equal rights for women and people of color as well as free love. She was definitely ahead of her time.

Answer: Martin Luther

Lutheranism got its start from the writings and leadership of Martin Luther in 16th century Germany. The split between the Lutherans and the Roman Catholic Church started with the Edict of Worms in 1521, in which Luther and all his followers were excommunicated.

In the late 16th century, Lutheranism spread to the northern European countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Finland where it remained the dominant religion for the next 500 years.

Answer: Dwarf planets

These are four of dwarf planets in our solar system. Discovered in 1801, Ceres was discovered in the asteroid belt and is the only dwarf planet in the inner Solar System. Eris is found between Neptune and Pluto and is the densest of the dwarf planets. Discovered in 2004, Haumea is also located past the last planet (Neptune) and is unique for it elongated shape. Pluto, which is the most well known of the dwarf planets, is noted for its peculiar orbit, which sometimes brings it closer to the sun than its neighboring planet, Neptune.

Answer: Alpine Skiing

Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won all three gold medals in alpine skiing in the 1968 Olympics, as well as the first two World Cup titles. During the 1960s Killy was virtually unbeatable in alpine skiing. When it comes to skill and precision, Killy is considered to one of the most famous skiers ever.

Answer: Robert Conrad

"Baa Baa Black Sheep", later syndicated as "Black Sheep Squadron", was a television show based around a World War II squadron of Marine fighter pilots. The television show took place in the Solomon Islands. Major Boyington was the leader of this group of misfits and screwballs, which is where the name of the squadron is derived.

Answer: The Legend of Zelda

Released in 1991, "A Link to the Past" was the third of the "Legend of Zelda" games. The games focus on a fictional character named Link who sets out on a series of adventures attempting to help good defeat evil. "A Link to the Past" was a very popular video game in the 1990s and one of the decade's top sellers.

Answer: Poland

The Polish zloty dates back to the Middle Ages. While the value and appearance of the zloty has changed over time, it has remained the currency of Poland for over 500 years. The word itself means "golden" in Polish.