Twenty Things You Ought to Know Quiz

Answer: Diane

The former First Lady was born Hillary Diane Rodham.

Answer: Margie Harrison

Ms. Harrison, who appeared in the January, 1954 issue was the first to be given the title "Playmate of the Month." Marilyn Monroe, who appeared in Playboy's first issue, was called "Sweetheart of the Month."

Answer: 1969

This is a bit tricky. All silver was removed from dimes and quarters in 1965; half dollars, however, continued to contain 40% silver through 1969. Half dollars minted in 1970 also contain 40% silver, but they were produced only for use in Sealed Mint Sets and Proof Sets for sale to collectors, not for general circulation.

The Silver Eagles and various commemorative silver coins still being minted are also not intended for circulation.

Answer: Linus

It's easy to memorize all the U.S. Presidents; if you want a challenge, try memorizing all the Popes!

Answer: Cardenio

Some people think a play discovered in 1993 known as "The Second Maiden's Tale," may be "Cardenio." Others disagree. Another "lost" Shakespeare play, "Love's Labor Won," is now considered to simply an earlier version of "All's Well That Ends Well" or "The Taming of the Shrew."

Answer: Ensign, lieutenant, commander, captain, commodore

The ranks correspond to army ranks as follows: an ensign is equivalent to a 2nd Lieutenant; a lieutenant to an army captain; a commander to a lieutenant colonel, a captain to a full colonel, and a commodore to a brigadier general.

Answer: There is no known portrait of her

Believe it or not, we don't know what Mrs. Jefferson looked like. There is no sketch, drawing or painting of her. She was born in wedlock in Virginia in 1748 and died in 1782. She wasn't noted for being particularly tall.

Answer: 1944

They lost to their cross-town rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, in the World Series, 4 games to 2. In 1953 they moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles.

Answer: Sir Barton

All these horses won the Triple Crown, but Sir Barton was the first, accomplishing the feat in 1919. He didn't get much credit for doing it either, as he was completely overshadowed by the great Man O' War. The last horse to win the Triple Crown in the twentieth century was Affirmed in 1978.

Answer: "The Tiger," by William Blake

According to William Harmon, editor of "The Top 500 Poems." I would have guessed something by Shakespeare. William Blake didn't make his living by writing; he was a very skilled artist, known for his engravings and etchings. He did a lot of book illustrations.

Answer: Georgia

Georgia ranks 21st in land area among the 50 states. Michigan is the largest eastern state if both land and water area are considered.

Answer: Wings

This film, which stars Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen is still worth watching today. You'd be surprised how soon you forget this is a silent movie.

Answer: Georgia

Scarlett was a Georgia peach.

Answer: 58.33%

Pure gold is 24K; 14K gold is 14/24 gold, or a bit more than half precious metal.

Answer: Aluminum

Aluminum is a very common element in the earth's crust, but extremely difficult to refine. At one time, aluminum was more costly than gold!

Answer: Hannibal Hamlin

Hamlin was from Maine; in 1864 it was decided by Republican Party officials that it would be advantageous to have a Southerner on the ticket to bolster Lincoln's reelection chances, so he was dumped in favor of Andrew Johnson. One wonders what sort of President Hamlin would have made if he, not Johnson, had succeeded Lincoln.

Answer: Venus

Venus, second planet from the sun, is Earth's closest celestial neighbor.

Answer: Baron, viscount, earl, marquess

Answer: Illinois

Williamson County, Illinois got the nickname "Bloody Williamson," during labor troubles resulting from union agitation in the coal mining industry in the early 20th century. Murders and wholesale massacres were common. It was also the scene of bootlegging and Ku Klux Klan activity, and remains one of the most economically depressed and backward areas of the Illinois into the twenty-first century.

Answer: Germany