Parrotman's Common Bond Quiz

Answer: Cuba

At 104,556 square kilometers, Cuba is the largest. Hispaniola is second at 73,929 square kilometers. Jamaica is much smaller, at just under 11,000 kilometers, but is the largest island in the Caribbean Commonwealth. Victoria Island is larger than Cuba, but is in Arctic Canada.

Answer: Entrapment

Sorrells v. United States, 287 U.S. 435 (1932), dealt with a man who was convinced by a federal treasury agent to supply him with whiskey while Prohibition was still in effect. The court ruled unanimously that it was a case of entrapment. Entrapment has not been established as a constitutionally-protected defense, so it is on the books in some US states, but not in others.

Answer: "Goldfinger"

"Goldfinger" was composed by John Barry, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. It was the title track for the 1964 "James Bond" film. It reached number eight on the Billboard 100, and in 2008 it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It has been re-recorded by many artists. Bassey's cover of the Beatles' song "Something" reached number four in England, but only number 55 on the Billboard 100. "Diamonds are Forever" reached number 57. "Never, Never, Never" was Bassey's cover of the Italian song "Grande, Grande, Grande" and it reached number 48 on the Billboard 100.

Answer: Highlander

The Toyota Highlander was the first midsize SUV crossover, released in 2000. It is called the Kluger in Japan and Australia due to trademark issues with Hyundai. The car went through two generations between 2000 and 2013. Toyota introduced the third generation in Spring 2013.

Answer: Marnie

Marnie McBean and her rowing partner Kathleen Heddle were the first Canadians to win three Olympic gold medals: the coxless pairs and eights in 1992, and the double sculls in 1996. Helen Marnie is the lead singer of Ladytron. She has also played the synthesizer on the band's five albums. "Marnie", the novel, was written by Winston Graham.

Answer: Meteor

The Gloster Meteor had its first test flights in 1943, and commenced operations in July 1944. It had a maximum air speed of 670 km/h (417 mph) and a range of 1600 km (1,000 miles). The DeHavilland Mosquito was used by the RAF during World War II, but was not jet-powered.

The Messerschmidt ME-262 was flown by Nazi Germany. The North American B-45 Tornado was the first jet flown by the United States.

Answer: The Presidio

The Presidio is located in Golden Gate National Recreational Area, in San Francisco. Presidio is a Spanish word meaning fort, and the site was a military fortification from 1776 to 1989. The area is managed by the National Parks Service, and is popular as a tourist attraction. La Purisima is in Lompoc, California. Los Encinitos is in Encino, Los Angeles County, California.

The Mission San Antonio is near Monterrey.

Answer: Rock

Dwayne Johnson is an actor/wrestler who performed professionally as The Rock. The Rock of Gibraltar is at the southern tip of Spain, near the entrance to the Mediterranean. The rock in curling refers to the stones use for scoring. And "rock" is a slang term often used for crack cocaine.

Answer: Untouchables

Untouchability was a form of social exclusion based on concepts of purity and the fear of being "contaminated" by social inferiors. Untouchability was eliminated in the Indian Constitution of 1950, although discrimination still exists. The concept also exists in other societies, such as the Al-Akhdam in Yemen, Burakumin in Japan, Baekjeong in Korea and Cagots in France. Brahmins were the priestly class at the top of the social hierarchy, Vaishhyas were artists and merchants, and Shudras were laborers.

Answer: Sean Connery

Sir Thomas Sean Connery, the original James Bond. Connery has earned the titles of "Greatest Living Scot" and "Sexiest Man of the 20th Century". Connery was the star of films with the following titles:
- "Cuba" (1979), Maj. Robert Dapes
- "Entrapment" (1999), master thief Robert McDougal
- "Goldfinger" (1964), Super-spy James Bond
- "Highlander" (1986), Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez. In a film about a Scotsman, Connery plays a Spaniard.
- "Marnie" (1964), Mark Rutland
- "Meteor" (1979), Paul Bradley
- "The Presidio" (1988), Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell
- "The Rock" (1996), former spy/convict John Patrick Mason
- "The Untouchables" (1987), police officer Jim Malone, which earned Connery a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award