Name that era
In 1992, Silence of the Lambs wins best picture, Paul Simon is the first major artist to tour SA after the cultural boycotts. What significant event happened in Abba's life?
He matriculated
What phrase does Abba respond with whenever someone asks if he is okay? (eg: after knocking an elbow..)
'I am strong as an ox'
Where did Dad spend his year of community service? (Hint: The City of Diamonds and the place to host the first stock exchange in Africa)
Kimberely
Dad believes this book is the best text to come out of South Africa
Cry The Beloved Country
Which award did Dad place 2nd for in his medical school yearbook?
The Woody Woodpecker award for the best laugh
Dad was the photographer for the school magazine in which year? (Also the year he was awarded an academic badge for 80-89 percent avg)
1991
When we are in a rush. (or exiting a venue/event)
'Yalla'
This US city is the birthplace of rock and roll and where Superman was created. It is also the place where Dad almost bought a streimel.
Cleveland, Ohio
As a gift, Dad gave Mom _____, the week before their wedding? (Hint: Famous author who pioneered psychology)
The original works of Sigmund Freud
Dad stayed/visited family in a country where there are 4.5 sheep per one person. Which country did he stay/visit?
New Zealand
Which iconic 80s tv show follows 'a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless in a world of criminals who operate above the law'
Knight Rider
Finish the phrase: 'If my Bobba had _____she would be my Zaida'
Beitzim
Dad stayed/visited family in a country where there are 4.5 sheep per one person. Which country did he stay/visit?
New Zealand
"There is a lovely road that runs from Ixopo into the hills. These hills are grass-covered and rolling, and they are lovely beyond any singing of it." Are the opening lines to which of Dad's favourite books?
Cry The Beloved Country
This individual (who Daddy is inspired by) commanded the Irgun Zvai Leumi (1943-1948) and received a conjoined Nobel Peace Prize with Anwar Al Sadat (1978). They served as Israeli PM (1977-1983). Daddy has a pair of socks with their face.
Menachem Begin
Due to a misunderstanding, the history department believed that Abba served in the Battle of Cuito Caunaval (1987-1988). However, there was another significant event during this time. What was it?
Daddy had his barmitzvah. (therefore making it impossible to have served in the army!)
'Ahh Elie VIESELLLL. Go to Shakespeare and Company.'
This small town is encircled by the Camdeboo National Park and the Valley of Desolation. It is also the second stop during a trip to CPT. (And the place without fences)
Graaf Reiniet
This novel's title has 2 origins. Additionally, the iconic text inspired the 1960 movie (with the same title and based off of the novel) directed by Otto Preminger and gave us the infamous song which tells of the Jewish People's claim to Israel. Which novel is it? (and who wrote it?)
Exodus by Leon Uris
Opera
The Watergate Scandal
1974 (the year daddy was born!)
What happens if you eat the end piece of challah/bread
fargesndiker kaf (forgetting/forgetful head)
Lithuanian composer Juozas Tallat-Kelpša and Daddy share which common place?
Dusetos, Lithuania
This work was the one thing on Daddy's mind for a long time. The title means 'together only' or 'all together' and it is about a special forces unit based in Rhodesia (Now Zimbabwe) in the 1970s
Pamwe Chete: The Legend of the Selous Scouts by Ronald Reid-Daly
'We are one united family Black and White
The game our one true guiding light' Are lyrics from where?
Chess the Musical