My 21st Quiz

Answer: Key of the Door

The first recorded game of bingo was played in Italy using the name 'Lo Giuoco del Lotto D'Italia'. When it reached North America in 1929 it was called 'Beano'. It became known as 'Bingo' after somebody incorrectly called it when claiming a full house.

Answer: Egypt

Egypt's law allowed the purchase of alcohol (with restrictions) at age 21. The other countries listed established the legal drinking age as 18.

Answer: False

Did you know that in the UK, the minimum age for drinking on private premises is five years old? The legal purchase age, however, is 18 years.

Answer: 18

The Family Law Reform Act was sanctioned on 1 January 1970. The age of majority enables people to be tried in court as adults and legally marry without parents' permission.

Answer: Nevada

Nevada was the 36th state to enter the union in 1864, in the midst of the American Civil War. Its capital is Carson City. Las Vegas is famous for its easy marriage and divorce proceedings, and its legalization of gambling and prostitution.

Answer: True

Johnny Depp was born June 9, 1963. His first important film role was in 'Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984), starring alongside Robert Englund.

He appeared on '21 Jump Street' as Officer Tom Hanson. He starred on the show for three years, from 1987-1990.

'21 Jump Street' was about a group of undercover policeman who all looked younger than they were, this being the main reason for their appointment!

Answer: True

So Solid Crew are rumoured to have had over 120 members, the most famous of which are Oxide and Neutrino, Lisa Maffia, Harvey, MC Romeo, Mace and Asher D.

'21 Seconds', released in 2001, was the group's first number one hit.

Answer: Grams

'21 Grams' (2003) starred Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Benecio Del Toro, three characters who are all linked by a hit-and-run incident. Naomi Watts and Benecio Del Toro were both nominated for Oscars for their portrayals, losing out to Charlize Theron and Tim Robbins respectively.

Answer: Kevin Spacey

The movie '21' was about five students who were all taught the skill of card counting. They then took their talents to Las Vegas, where they won millions. The film also starred Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne. It was based on a true story. Kevin Spacey won Oscars for his roles in 'Usual Suspects' and 'American Beauty'.

Answer: 50 Cent

Curtis Jackson (50 Cent's real name) was born in Queens, New York City in 1975. He had his first hit single in 2002 with 'In Da Club'. The 2003 song '21 Questions' reached number one on the US charts, but landed just outside the UK Singles Top Five. The song sampled the Barry White song 'It's Just Love Doing Its Thing'.