Quiz #3 ( A little Easier Than The First Two)

I’ve been getting some feedback that the quizzes have been a bit too challenging, not for everyone, but for some. So here is my solution; starting with today, I’ll do a quiz every so often that won’t be as difficult for the masses.

Here we go, you know the procedure, try answering all of the questions before scrolling down to see the answers, and please refrain from using Google.


1. What was the major interstate that went from Maine to Florida before interstate 95 was built? (Hint – it is still there, some of you live near it and the Lazy Susan Dinner Theater is just off of it.)
2. Who was our 16th president?
3. Name two “superhunks” that guest starred and played boyfriends to Rachel & Monica on Friends.
4. What is the capital of New York?
5. Tom Hulce played Pinto in Animal House. What breakout role did he play in the Oscar nominated movie where he played the title character in 1984?
6. What’s the last book of the bible?
7. What is the square root of 144?
8. Thurl Ravenscroft played the voice of Tony the Tiger for over 50 years. What song did he sing in a classic Christmas cartoon?
9. Name the two longest rivers in the US.
10. Name four of the Little Rascals.
11. What is the tallest building in Washington DC?
12. Name the two undefeated teams in the NFL today.
13. What is Virginia’s state bird?
14. What is Maryland’s state bird?
15. Who was Popeye’s girlfriend?
16. Who will be taking over the Tonight Show when Jay Leno retires in 2009?
17. Why do firemen wear red suspenders?
18. Can you remember Jim Lawson’s birthday from the last quiz?
19. Who brought ‘sexy back”?
20. Name the two main Washington DC Newspapers.

scroll down


keep scrolling



just a little ways further




the answers are coming




here they are


Answers
1. Rt. 1
2. Abraham Lincoln
3. Bruce Willis & Tom Selleck
4. Albany
5. Wolfgang “Amadeus” Mozart
6. Revelations
7. 12
8. You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch in the Grinch Who Stole Christmas
9. The Mississippi and the Missouri. Most people think the Mississippi is the longer of the two but the Missouri is actually longer by 210 miles.
10. Buckwheat, Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Steimy, etc…
11. By law, it is the Washington Monument BUT the cross on the National Cathedral is just a little taller. The Washington Monument is 555 tall.
12. The New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts
13. The Cardinal
14. The Baltimore Oriole
15. Olive Oyl
16. Conan O’Brien
17. To keep their pants up.
18. January 21st
19. Justin Timberlake (Jim Lawson is also acceptable)
20. The Washington Times and the Washington Post

Breaking News!!!

News Flash
October 10, 2007 11:49 p.m.
Plato's Resort

Lawson on a day off

Jim Lawson, Man About Town, decided to take a well deserved break from his hectic schedule for a little rest and relaxation. Seen here, Mr. Lawson is enjoying himself at the world famous Plato’s Resort. As usual, his throng of beauties accompanies Lawson just about anywhere he goes. “Don’t you love their little outfits?” asked Lawson to the hordes of paparazzi who were waiting for him at the main door to the resort.

When asked to comment on his bachelorhood Lawson replied, “It’s not really what it’s cracked up to be. Keeping company with a different woman each night, never having time to enjoy the little things in life like mowing the lawn, cleaning the garage, taking out the trash, you know, all of the things that help to keep us grounded.” “I envy all of those men who are married and have to come home to their wives each night, each and every night, every single solitary night, every blessed god-forsaken night”. The world-renowned entrepreneur then wiped a single tear from his eye.

As the paparazzi agreed with Lawson he returned to the executive “Socrates” hot tub with his entourage in-tow.

TAKE THE QUIZ 2 !

That's right, with Joey's suggestion I have made the quiz a reoccurring feature (until I get bored with it). As always, try to take the entire quiz before scrolling down to see the answers. Good Luck and let me know how you did on this week's quiz!


Quiz 2

1. What is the name of the country in now in the news that used to be called Burma?
2. What did Chandler have that was “extra” on his body?
3. What local diva fell down the stairs while playing the title character, “Mame” at the West End Dinner Theater in the late ‘80s?
4. What portion of land did Seward’s Folley represent?
5. The tagline, “They’ll never get caught. They’re on a mission from God.” Is from which movie?
6. What is a prime number?
7. Which Maryland actor, who also worked in Virginia, became a reverend after a life-changing incident?
8. What is the Pillsbury Doughboy also known as?
9. What was Reagan National Airport before it was an airport?
10. Which characters did Joe Dodd play in the famed production of Peter Pan at the West End Dinner Theater?
11. Who wrote the song, “It’s Rainin’ Men”?
12. What year was the Berlin wall “officially” torn down?
13. What was the occupation of Ralph Mouth’s father?
14. Which Metrorail station has the longest escalator?
15. When is Jim Lawson’s birthday?
16. Who was Jesus’ 2nd cousin who died while Jesus was starting his ministry?
17. What was the name of the dog who portrayed Sandy in WEDT’s production of Annie?.
18. Who was originally cast to play the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz?
19. Who began developing Columbia , Maryland in 1963?
20. What company do Jim, Pam, Dwight, Michael, Toby, and Ryan The Temp work for?

Answers Below
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Answers

1. Myanmar
2. A third nipple
3. Jean Anne Kane (sorry if I misspelled)
4. The Alaskan Territory
5. The Blues Brothers
6. A prime number is a natural number which has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself. Ex: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19
7. Rev. Rob McQuay
8. Poppin’ Fresh
9. Most of it was underwater and 20 million cubic yards of sand & gravel were moved onto the site in 1938.
10. Nana & The Croc –ooooo, scarey!
11. Paul Shaffer of the Late Night fame.
12. 1990
13. He was a wise-cracking dentist.
14. The Wheaton station’s escalator is 230 feet and takes 2minutes and 45 seconds to ride.
15. January 21, and speaking of Jim, you can still see him as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum until October 28th.
16. John the Baptist (Mary & Eilsabeth were first cousins)
17. Rocketman – named after Elton John’s hit.
18. Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett)
19. James Rouse of The Rouse Company
20. Dundler Mifflin, Inc.

TAKE THE QUIZ!

Here is a 20-question quiz. Take it and let me know how many you got right. The answers follow the quiz but try to take it without Googling the questions. Good luck!



1. Who is the Secretary of State?
2. What was Billy The Kid’s real name?
3. Who Played Judd in the original cast of Okalahoma? (hint – he also played Benjamin Franklin in the movie 1776)
4. What instrument did Antonio Bullock play in high school?
5. Which team lost the first Super Bowl?
6. Which state is known as the “Beehive State”?
7. How did George Bailey lose partial hearing in “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
8. Who had the neighbors George and Martha Wilson?
9. Who is Fiona’s voice in Shrek?
10. Who fought in the war of 1812?
11. Where is Roosevelt Island?
12. What was the win-loss ration for your Washington Nationals for the 2007 season?
13. Finish the lyric: McDonald’s is your kind of place, hamburgers in your face, French fries up your nose, milkshakes all over your toes. McDonald’s give me my money back before……… ?
14. What was the address of the West End Dinner Theater?
15. What was Burn Brae’s address?
16. Who was Robert Simpson Petrie’s boss?
17. Why did Radar O’Riley leave the 4077?
18. Who will win the next presidential election?
19. Where will Mark Minnick be for the next month?
20. What is the world’s population (take a guess)?

How well did you do????? Let me know in the comments section.

Scroll down for the answers.












Answers
1. Condoleezza Rice
2. William H. Bonney
3. Howard Da Silva
4. The trumpet
5. Kansas City Chiefs
6. Utah
7. He jumped in the ice water to save his brother.
8. Dennis the Menace (or the Mitchell’s)
9. Cameron Diaz
10. The United State and Great Britan
11. In the Potomac river between Washington DC & Virginia
12. 73W – 89 L
13. …I have a heart attack, McDonald’s is your kind of place.
14. 4615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304-2505
15. 3811 Blackburn Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866
16. Alan Brady
17. His uncle died and he was now the man of the family and had to go back to the farm to take care of his mother.
18. ???
19. China
20. 6,602,224,175

Let me know how you did!