Miscellaneous Quiz

Answer: George Clooney

George Clooney narrated and co-produced the documentary "Sand and Sorrow" (2007), which was about the Darfur crisis. He is also known for his lead roles in more lighthearted works, such as "Ocean's Eleven" (2001).

Answer: Toy Story 3

Some other characters in the film are Buzz Lightyear, Jesse, Lotso, and Rex. In 2010, the movie won Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

Answer: John Steinbeck

"Of Mice and Men" was published in 1937. The two main characters were George and Lennie. The book has been parodied by cartoon makers ever since it was first published.

Answer: Treaty of Versailles

One of its more controversial provisions required Germany to accept major responsibility for causing the war. It also required Germany to disarm, make territorial concessions, and pay enormous reparations. Many historians believe it ultimately led to WWII.

Answer: Gila monster

According to Wikipedia.org, the Gila monster is the "only venomous lizard native to the United States and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America". It gets its name from the Gila River Basin in Arizona. Gila monsters can grow up to 60 centimeters long.

Answer: Timon of Athens

"Timon of Athens" is about the life and trials of the Athenian Timon. It is believed to have been documented in 1623, though its original date of writing is unclear.

Answer: 4

A peck is a volume unit to measure different vegetables and other produce. This measuring unit has been replaced with more modern measuring units.

Answer: 1970s

The movie "Saturday Night Fever", starring John Travolta, was made in 1977. It turned Travolta into a superstar.

Answer: The Golden Compass

The novel is part of the "His Dark Materials" trilogy. The author is Phillip Pullman. A movie based on the book was released in 2007.

Answer: Saturn

Saturn was once the most distant planet that could be seen by the ancients without a telescope. In 1665, Christian Huygens identified its most distinctive features (its rings) using a telescope. In 2013, it was studied by the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft.

Answer: Texas

The battle was fought at Palmito Ranch in Texas. Apparently, it didn't get the news that the war was over!

Answer: Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison reportedly said this famous quote while working to create the first light bulb. Edison died on October 18, 1931.

Answer: Edgar Allan Poe

The poem was written in 1849. It discussed how someone could distinguish between real life and fiction.

Answer: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Much of this forest has been cut down by logging businesses. Deforestation has also occurred by local tribes who use resources for subsistence farming, firewood, and expansion.

Answer: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens wrote about the problems of working-class people at the time of the Industrial Revolution. He also wrote "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Oliver Twist", amongst other works.

Answer: Canis Major

It is the Latin name for "greater dog". It is one of the 88 constellations of stars.

Answer: The River

This book was also known as "The Return to Hatchet". It was written in 1991.

Answer: Albuquerque

Albuquerque has a land area of about 180.6 sq mi. It is home to the University of New Mexico.

Answer: Tel Aviv

The real capital of Israel is Jerusalem, a city which is sacred to Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Most of the businesses and performing arts centers, however, are in Tel Aviv.

Answer: fresco

Raphael's "School of Athens" and Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" are popular examples of fresco-style painting. Fresco painting is ideal for making murals because it lends itself to a monumental style, is durable, and has a matte surface.