Today's Trivia Questions

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During which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a. U.S. hostages released from Iran? b. Stock Market crashed 1929 c. First 7 states seceded from the union

14

What is the term for the use of light and shadow in painting to create a sense of three-dimensionality?

8

The American Film Institute in the year 2000 asked a jury of film-industry leaders to list the funniest movies of all time. The top two movies on the list were films in which men played the role of women. Name these films.

2

What is the Japanese dish of deep fried vegetables and seafood?

6

Which author wrote Terms of Endearment, The Last Picture Show and Lonesome Dove ?

5

What political term describes a policy of non-interference by a government in the economy?

1

The technological device that produce images on television screens is called a CRT, which stands for what?

4

Between 1899 and 1902, in a far-away land at least 6,000 miles from Europe, the British and the Dutch fought a war. What was the name of this war?

71

In what year did the Titanic sink?

10

Who was the first woman elected to lead a major American labor union, heading the Service Employees International Union?

18

If 20 people are drinking beer, 16 are eating fish, and 12 are doing both, what fraction of the people are eating fish and drinking beer?

3

Although it's the fifth largest state in area (over 120,000 square miles), it contains the least water of any state (233 square miles). Which state is this?

13

What medical "first" was accomplished by Dr. Denton Cooley of Houston, Texas, in 1969?

4

After the union of England and Scotland, in 1707 this woman became the first monarch of Great Britain and Ireland. Later in life, through overeating, she grew so fat she had to be carried. Who was she?

18

What do we call the food item consisting of toast, ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce?