O Brother Where Art Thou (Mainly American) Quiz

Answer: Wright

Orville and Wilbur Wright built the first airplane and on December 17, 1903, made the first human flight. Within the next two years, they both developed the first-wing aircraft and flying machine.

Answer: Allman Brothers

Duane and Gregg Allman were the founding members of the Southern rock band, The Allman Brothers Band. Gregg was the singer and Duane played guitar. The band were famous for many hits, such as 'Ramblin' Man' and 'Revival (Love Is Everywhere)'.

Answer: They murdered their parents

In August, 1989, Lyle and Eric Menendez shot and killed their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their home in Beverly Hills, California. They stated this crime was committed due to several years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They were both convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder and were sentenced to life imprisonment.

Answer: Alex and Edward Van Halen

Alex Van Halen was the drummer for the very popular rock group, Van Halen, while his younger brother, Edward, was the group's guitarist. They met David Lee Roth in 1974 and bassist Michael Anthony and formed the band.

Answer: John and Robert Kennedy

John F. Kennedy, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, was elected President of the United states in 1960. after taking office, he appointed his younger brother, Robert F. Kennedy, to become his attorney general. John was assassinated in November, 1963 and his vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson, succeeded him. Robert was elected to the U.S. senate a year later and ran for President in 1968.

Unfortunately, he was shot in June, 1968, after winning the California primary and his nomination was under way.

Answer: Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen (born Carlos Estevez) had many film roles. He had a small role in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. He later starred in other films, such as 'Platoon', 'Young Guns' and 'Men At Work'. He also starred on the TV sitcoms 'Spin City' and 'Two And A Half Men'.

Answer: Ringling Brothers

The Ringling Brothers consisted of Albert, August, Otto, Alfred, Charles, John and Henry. In 1907, they purchased Barnum and Bailey and combined the names together. They've since then became the most popular and successful circus company, boasting they were 'the greatest show on Earth'.

Answer: Barker

The Barker Boys were known as Herman, Wilmer, Arthur, Floyd and Fred. They committed several notorious crimes during the Depression Era with many other well-known criminals, such as Alvin Karpis. Many of their offenses involved bank robberies, kidnapping and murder.

Answer: Farrelly

Peter and Robert Farrelly are both directors and screenwriters. They are both from Cumberland, Rhode Island, where many of their films take place. They are also known for using characters with disabilities, such as retardation, obesity or split personality. These were usually the result of a traumatic experience the character suffered.

Answer: Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel were the first two sons of Adam and Eve. God was pleased with Abel's work and his offering but rejected Cain's work and his offering. Cain turned on Abel and beat him to death. God punished Cain by making him a homeless wanderer.