War Trivia
Shooting down 22 planes in 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker was the USA's No. 1 flying ace in this war
What is World War I?
"Motionless" term for the type of painting that the Dutch call stilleven
What is still life?
Danae gave birth to Perseus after Zeus visited her in the form of a shower of this precious metal
What is Gold?
A film about a performing arts high school, or a magazine whose name is a synonym for "celebrity"
What is Fame?
When it comes to this potent potable, go for one labeled "100% blue agave"
What is tequila?
Last name of Confederate Gen. Pierre Gustave Toutant, whose forces helped win the First Battle of Bull Run
Who is General Beauregard?
Artist Edward Hicks, now known for "The Peaceable Kingdom", was famous in life as a preacher for this group
What are Quakers (Society of Friends)?
One legend claims they fought in the Trojan War under their queen, Penthesilea
Who are the Amazons?
When this actress sings "I Have Confidence" in the film, the real Maria von Trapp can be glimpsed in the background
Who is Julie Andrews?
Wyborowa is a popular Polish brand of this liquor also associated with Russia
What is Vodka?
This Laura Hillenbrand bestseller is subtitled "A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption"
What is Unbroken?
The brother of this artist is torn between art & business in the Robert Altman film "Vincent & Theo"
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
The Romans equated this god with the Norse god Wotan; both lent their names to the same day of the week
Who is Mercury?
At his own request, this Hungarian-born horror film star went to his grave in his famous cape
Who is Bela Lugosi?
Varieties of this brand of scotch include Red, Black, Gold & Blue Label
What is Johnny Walker?
In 1998 DNA testing identified this memorial's Vietnam War remains as those of Lt. Michael J. Blassie
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
James Earle Fraser, a sculptor of Western & American Indian themes, designed this coin in 1913
What is the Indian head nickel?
In mythology Zeus pursued her in the form of a white bull, then carried her across the sea to Crete
Who is Europa?
In Argentina "Vaseline" was the word for this 1978 film set in the '50s
What is Grease?
Mix egg white, gin, apple brandy, lemon juice & grenadine & you get this color "Lady"
What is pink?
Daniel Ellsberg leaked this classified study to the press in 1971
What are the Pentagon Papers?
Magazine that raised the photo essay to an art form, it debuted with a photo of a dam on its cover
What is Life?
In the final battle of good & evil, called Ragnarok, this trickster will lead the giants against the gods
Who is Loki?
2005 Oscar nominee about the aftermath of an Olympic tragedy
What is Munich?
One of Greece's national aperitifs is this sweet anise-flavored liqueur, but drink it slowly
What is ouzo?