In the Black Trivia Quiz

Answer: A very formal one

Although some men see the invitation as simply to dress one's best, in actuality as requested by the host or hostess, the proper way to arrive at one of these functions is to be dressed in the form of a tuxedo. I guess, the way things are today, women can show up in a tux as well!

Answer: Back in Black

This song, released by AC/DC in 1981, was on the album "Back in Black". Worldwide, this album has sold over fifty million copies, and has been listed by "Rolling Stone" magazine as one of the "100 Best Albums of the Eighties".

Answer: Black Forest

This cake was originally known as Black Forest Cherry Torte. Rum or the cherry liquor Kirschwasser (Kirsch) can be added to the recipe for extra taste.

Answer: The Black Hand

Franz Ferdinand was heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Black Hand Movement wanted Serbia to be free from that ruling power. Black Hand member Gavrilo Princip carried out the assassination order. The color black has been linked with anarchism since the late 1800s. World War I was fought in Europe from 1914 to 1918, with an estimated thirty million deaths and casualties.

Answer: Twenty One

Black Jack is a game where the players compete with the dealer--not each other. Players draw cards and try to get the closest to a count of 21 without going over. All ties at 21 go to the dealer. If the first two cards dealt to you add up to 21... that is called a "Black Jack".

Answer: None

A white ball means a "yes" vote and a black ball means a "no" vote. When a black ball is found during the vote, the voting normally stops and the person up for vote does not win or gain entrance into that organization. Hence the phrase "he/she has been blackballed".

Answer: False

Many societies in the United Kingdom consider black cats to be lucky, while many in the United States consider them to be mostly unlucky. The unlucky reputation is probably due to the connection of black cats with witches in the 1600s. In the 1700s and 1800s, Western pirates and sailors considered black cats to be either good luck or bad luck depending how these cats reacted to certain people or specific situations.

Answer: Black Sabbath

In this well-known band, Ozzy Osbourne was the original lead singer with Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler as the backup musicians. Ronnie James Dio, and several others, took over the singing position after Osbourne was dismissed from the band in 1979 due to drug dependency. Ozzy, however, rejoined the band in 1997. He also maintained a successful solo career.

Answer: Between Asia and Europe

Located between southeastern Europe and Asia, the Black Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Aegean Sea. It is a year-round tourist destination. With no high or low tides, there is no fluctuation in the water level, making for a calm, quiet surface.

Answer: White Sox

Eight Chicago White Sox players were acquitted in court after being accused of taking bribes, but were still given a lifetime ban from professional baseball. This scandal was later the subject of the movie "Eight Men Out", released in 1988.