Professorjon's Common Bond Quiz 34

Answer: The New Deal

The New Deal was a set of laws passed by Congress in the 1930s, designed to help the nation through the Great Depression. Among the legislation passed were Banking Acts, National Housing Acts, the Fair Employment Act and Social Security. Lyndon Johnson's program was called 'A Great Society', 'The Fair Deal' was a name given to the domestic programs of Harry Truman and 'The Final Frontier' is from "Star Trek".

Answer: Rug

Bokhara and Kazaks are geometrical rugs that come in repeating patterns and large, bold designs. A Belouch has a myriad of designs in mostly smaller sizes of wool pile on handspun woolen structures. It is named after a tribal people who occupy border areas between Iraq and Afghanistan.

Answer: Class

The film is about a naive prep boy who gets involved with an older woman, unaware of her identity. The film is notable for the early appearances of John Cusack, Alan Ruck and Andrew McCarthy.

Answer: Colonel Mustard

Directed by Jonathan Lynn, the mildly amusing movie, based on the board game "Clue" starred Mull as Colonel Mustard and Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock. The movie also starred Tim Curry as Wadsworth the Butler, Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum and Michael McKean as Mr. Green.

The movie also featured a unique gimmick. It had three different solutions, which were shown at different theatres.

Answer: Throat

Wallenberg's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by swallowing difficulties and hoarseness which results from paralysis of a portion of the vocal cord. Candidiasis of the mouth and throat, also known as a "thrush" or oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), is a fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of fungus called Candida. Candida is normally found on skin or mucous membranes. However, if the environment inside the mouth or throat becomes imbalanced, Candida can multiply.
(From the glossary of Medical terms at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/throatdisorders.html)

Answer: A deck of cards

The 1936 cartoon is a spoof of "Alice in Wonderland". While reading the book, Mickey falls asleep and dreams that he is on the other side of the mirror. Mickey performs a number with the Cards, and then he dances with the Queen. The King is jealous and comes after Mickey with his sword.

Answer: Cheese

Asadero is a mild cheese from Mexico. Colby is a mild, lightly sweet cheese from the United States. Fontina is a mild, buttery cheese from Italy.

Answer: The Grass Roots

"Let's Live For Today" peaked at number 8 for Rob Grill and The Grassroots in 1967.

Answer: The Chase

Arthur Penn directed the 1966 movie "The Chase", which was based on a novel by Horton Foote. Redford stars as an escaped convict returning to his hometown. Brando is the Sheriff who must apprehend him. The movie also starred Jane Fonda and E.G. Marshall.

Answer: Cut

Before you cut away let me show you the clues. People often CUT A DEAL (1). People who like to dance often CUT A RUG (2). When I was in College I never CUT CLASS (3). People who are able to succeed are said to CUT THE MUSTARD (4). If you commit an act that is not in your best interest you are said to have CUT YOUR OWN THROAT (5) Before playing Poker or Bridge it is customary to CUT A DECK OF CARDS (6). An embarrassing situation occurs when in public you CUT THE CHEESE (7). One of the chores I have always disliked is when I have to CUT THE GRASS (8). If you want to get to the facts and skip minor details, you are said to CUT TO THE CHASE (9). Well I hope you enjoyed my little quiz and before I CUT out I will also mention that you can CUT IN LINE or ALONG THE DOTTED LINE. You can also CUT THE LINK or CUT A FIGURE. ONE CAN ALSO CUT CORNERS, FLUFF, THE WIRES, THE CAKE, STRINGS, THE KNOT and THE CORD. I am such a CUT UP. OK I will CUT THE MATTER SHORT and CUT OUT.