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1.

Which of these Hall of Fame hitters did not hit three triples in one game?
- A.
  
  Roberto Clemente
- B.
  
  Willie Mays
- C.
  
  Ty Cobb
- D.
  
  Ernie Banks
2.

What is the most vitamin-rich fruit?
- A.
  
  Orange
- B.
  
  Kiwi
- C.
  
  Apple
- D.
  
  Banana
3.

What is the study of word origins called?
- A.
  
  Mnemonics
- B.
  
  Histrionics
- C.
  
  Interlocutry
- D.
  
  Etymology
4.

What does decolletage mean?
- A.
  
  Desert
- B.
  
  Grape Variety
- C.
  
  Low-Cut Neckline
- D.
  
  Centerpiece
5.

What is another word for satire or lampoon, often about a person, that is posted in a public place?
- A.
  
  Ornament
- B.
  
  Partisan
- C.
  
  Pasquinade
- D.
  
  Bulletin
6.

Which of these words is a synonym for fortuitous?
- A.
  
  Lucky
- B.
  
  Defensive
- C.
  
  Courageous
- D.
  
  Planned
7.

What was a traditional naval name given to sailors who had sailed across the equator?
- A.
  
  Shellback
- B.
  
  Swabbie
- C.
  
  Salty
- D.
  
  Sheol
8.

What War of 1812 battle location inspired Francis Scott Key to compose "The Star-Spangled Banner?
- A.
  
  Fort McHenry
- B.
  
  Port Elizabeth
- C.
  
  Sag Harbor
- D.
  
  Philadelphia
9.

What was the profession of Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, inventor of the guillotine?
- A.
  
  Engineer
- B.
  
  Lawyer
- C.
  
  Doctor
- D.
  
  Executioner
10.

What percent of the human brain is composed of water?
- A.
  
  98 Percent
- B.
  
  30 Percent
- C.
  
  85 Percent
- D.
  
  55 Percent
11.

What group formed the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation?
- A.
  
  Medical Researchers
- B.
  
  Pharmaceutical Companies
- C.
  
  Doctors
- D.
  
  Parents Of Children With Diabetes
12.

How many spots were on each puppy in the Disney animated feature "101 Dalmatians"?
- A.
  
  27
- B.
  
  40
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  21
13.

How many months of carving occurred before Jefferson's head on Mount Rushmore had to be restarted?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  18
- D.
  
  10
14.

In 1993, James Gandolfini played Angleo in which of these movies?
- A.
  
  Pizza Pie
- B.
  
  Italian Movie
- C.
  
  The Family
- D.
  
  Midnight In Rome
15.

On what date was Adolf Hitler born?
- A.
  
  April 20, 1889
- B.
  
  25-Jun-03
- C.
  
  April 8, 1901
- D.
  
  May 23, 1889
16.

The words "Allah u Akbar" on the Iraqi flag mean what in English?
- A.
  
  God Is Merciful
- B.
  
  God Is Great
- C.
  
  There Is Only One God
- D.
  
  God Is Eternal