Foley Pursuit (D.C. Version)

18 Questions | By Skatona | Last updated: Dec 31, 2012 | Total Attempts: 216

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1.

In which movie does actor Wesley Snipes play a detective, who attempts to solve the fictitious murder of secretary Carla Town, only to find the Secret Service has covered any trail of the murder? Hint: The murder takes place in a famous “House”
- A.
  
  Rising Sun
- B.
  
  Murder at 1600
- C.
  
  U.S. Marshalls
- D.
  
  Murder at 1300
2.

According to Law & Politics Media, Inc., which two attorneys were named Washington, D.C.'s 2009 "Super Lawyers"?
- A.
  
  Lisa A. Hayes, Non-Profit & Samuel J. Winer, Securities Litigation
- B.
  
  Richard G. Stoll, Environmental, Administrative Law & Kevin A. Ewing, Environmental
- C.
  
  Richard G. Stoll, Environmental, Adminstrative Law & Samuel J. Winer, Securities Litigation
- D.
  
  Kenneth G. Lore, Real Estate & Lisa A. Hayes, Non-Profit
3.

From 1895 – 1900, Foley & Lardner was known as:
- A.
  
  Miller, Noyes, Miller & Wahl
- B.
  
  Fairchild, Foley & Sammond
- C.
  
  Finch & Lynde
- D.
  
  Hubbell, Finch & Lynde
4.

Which city does Foley & Lardner not have an office in?
- A.
  
  Brussels
- B.
  
  Tallahassee
- C.
  
  Houston
- D.
  
  Shanghai
5.

On May 30^th, 1922, a memorial in the form of a Greek Doric temple was dedicated to honor our 16^th President? Hint: Located on the National Mall
- A.
  
  Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- B.
  
  Korean War Veterans Memorial
- C.
  
  National World War II Memorial
- D.
  
  Lincoln Memorial
6.

Which Metro stop is not on the Blue Line?
- A.
  
  Pentagon City
- B.
  
  Farragut West
- C.
  
  Farragut North
- D.
  
  Foggy Bottom-GWU
7.

Name three U.S. federal government buildings that are located within the Federal Triangle?
- A.
  
  IRS Headquarters, Ariel Rios Building & Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
- B.
  
  National Archives, Federal Trade Commission Headquarters & Old Post Office Building
- C.
  
  Ronald Reagan Building, Herbert C. Hoover Building & Federal Trade Commission Headquarters
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

The quaint neighborhood of Georgetown assimilated into the city of Washington, D.C. in which year?
- A.
  
  1632
- B.
  
  1745
- C.
  
  1751
- D.
  
  1871
9.

Which of the following is not a conference room located on the newly renovated 6^th floor conference center in the Washington, D.C. office?
- A.
  
  Fountain
- B.
  
  Legislative
- C.
  
  Canal
- D.
  
  Caucus
10.

Which actor was born in Washington, D.C.?
- A.
  
  Dave Chappelle
- B.
  
  Maury Povich
- C.
  
  Christopher Meloni
- D.
  
  All of the above
11.

In which year did the Redskins win their first Super Bowl?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1983
- C.
  
  1988
- D.
  
  1992
12.

In 1980, the first female partner to work for Foley & Larnder, was hired by the D.C. office. What was her name?
- A.
  
  Florence Allen
- B.
  
  Marilla Ricker
- C.
  
  Linda Kamm
- D.
  
  Burnita Shelton Matthews
13.

Foley & Lardner was originally established as Finch & Lynde in 1842 as a two-man partnership. What were the first names of Mr. Finch and Mr. Lynde?
- A.
  
  Asahel & William
- B.
  
  George & William
- C.
  
  George & Marty
- D.
  
  Marty & Asahel
14.

What is the name of the one of the restaurant cruises that sail along the Potomac River?
- A.
  
  Odyssey III
- B.
  
  Handy Dandy
- C.
  
  Spirit of the Potomac
- D.
  
  The Presidential
15.

Which of the following is not a restaurant situated here at the Washington Harbour?
- A.
  
  Cabanas
- B.
  
  Riverside Grill
- C.
  
  Agraria
- D.
  
  Clyde’s
16.

Which Metro station has the longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere?
- A.
  
  Eastern Market
- B.
  
  West Hyattsville
- C.
  
  Wheaton
- D.
  
  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
17.

In the 2004 movie, National Treasure, Nicholas Cage’s character, Benjamin Franklin Gates, steals what from the National Archives, in hopes to find an alleged cryptic message that leads to a hidden treasure?
- A.
  
  Declaration of Independence
- B.
  
  The Constitution of the United States
- C.
  
  The Declaration of Arms
- D.
  
  The Virginia Declaration of Rights
18.

If you would like a run-in with the paranormal, which of the following places is said to be haunted in D.C.?
- A.
  
  The Capitol Building
- B.
  
  The Library of Congress
- C.
  
  The Supreme Court
- D.
  
  All of the Above