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What kind of insect is a swallowtail?
A) Butterfly
B) Grasshopper
C) Dragonfly
D) Beetle
Butterfly
Action superstar Bruce Willis was born on a military base in Germany. What was his first job before breaking into action?
A) Bartender
B) Security Guard
C) Delivery Driver
D) Plumber
Bartender
How many teeth do an adult gray wolf have?
A) 38
B) 40
C) 42
D) 44
42
Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda at the University of Virginia is an architectural icon, but what classical Roman structure actually served as the direct inspiration for his design of the Virginia State Capital in Richmond?
A) The Pantheon
B) The Colosseum
C) The Maison Carree
D) The Arch of the Constantine
The Maison Carree
The Velvet Underground's 1970 album Loaded features the iconic track "Sweet Jane". What is the first and last name of the character who marries Jane in the song's opening lyrics?
A) Jack
B) Walt
C) Jim
D) Bill
Walt
What is the purpose of the two poker games? Is a study question in the Cliff notes edition of which of these classic plays?
A) A Streetcar Named Desire
B) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
C) Death of a Salesman
D) Our Town
A streetcar Named Desire
Which famous actor, known for his intense roles, made his theatrical feature film debut as a teenager in 1982 teen comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
A) Tom Cruise
B) Nicolas Cage
C) Sean Penn
D) Johnny Depp
Nicolas Cage
What is the approximate weight of a newborn wolf pup?
A) Less than 4 ounces
B) About 1 pound
C) About 3 pounds
D) About 5 pounds
About 1 pound
In April 1865, as the Union Army approached Richmond, Confederate President Jefferson Davis ordered the city's military warehouse and bridges destroyed.The resulting inferno swept out of control, destroying a large portion of the city. What was the name of the last remaining bridge over the James River that union troops secured to stop the fire from spreading further?
A) Mayo Bridge
B) Lee Bridge
C) The Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge
D) Belle Isle Suspension Bridge
Mayo
Which famous English musician, born Reginald Dwight, founded his own record label, The Rocket Record Company?
A) Rod Stewart
B) David Bowie
C) Freddie Mercury
D) Elton John
Elton John
In Germany what type of building is a Schloss?
A) Church
B) Castle
C) Hospital
D) Town hall
Castle
In 1999 sci-fi classic The Matrix, Keanu Reeves' character Neo has a distinctive passport.What is the explicit expiration date printed on the passport?
A) February 19 1999
B) September 11 2001
C) December 31 1999
D) January 1 2000
September 11 2001
Which of the following is considered to be the smallest subspecies of wolf ?
A) Arctic Wolf
B) Tundra Wolf
C) Mexican Wolf
D) Arabian Wolf
Arabian Wolf
While Ohio and Virginia are often tied for having the most US Presidents, Virginia holds an unique title of "Mother of States". Which of the first five US President never held the rank of slave owner in his lifetime?
A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) James Madison
D) John Adams
John Adams
Despite being certified double platinum,which legendary artist's 1975 masterpiece Born To Run features absolutely no synthesizer, mellotron or string section tracks?
A) Bob Dylan
B) Bruce Springsteen
C) Neil Young
D) Elton John
Bruce Springsteen
Bodega Bay is the main setting of which Alfred Hitchcock Film?
A) The Birds
B) Rebecca
C) The Thirty-Nine Steps
D)Psycho
The Birds
Which legendary actress, known for her roles in film like Psycho and The Birds, is the mother of Oscar nominated actress Melanie Griffith ?
A) Janet Leigh
B) Doris Day
C) Tippi Hedren
D) Debbie Reynolds
Tippi Hedren
Under extreme conditions, how long can a gray wolf go without eating any food?
A) Up to 3 days
B) Up to 1 week
C) Up to 2 weeks
D) Up to a month
Up to 2 weeks
While the Northern Cardinal is the state bird, many states share it. Virginia also has a highly state dog breed. Which of the following canines is officially the state dog of Virginia?
A) The Beagle
B) The American Foxhound
C) The Chesapeake Bay Retriever
D) The Collie
The American Foxhound
Who provided the haunting , operatic vocal solo on the 1973 Pink Floyd classic "The Great Gig in the Sky"?
A) Stevie Nicks
B) Clare Torry
C) Linda McCartney
D) Grace Slick
Clare Torry
Contrary to his nickname, Thomas "Tennessee" Williams was born in which U.S. State?
A) Virginia
B) Missouri
C) Louisiana
D) Mississippi
Mississippi
Before becoming a Hollywood icon, action star Jason Statham had a surprising early career. In what sport did he represent England at the 1990 Commonwealth games?
A) Diving
B) Gymnastic
C) Fencing
D) Javelin
Diving
Which of the following statements about wolf sense is false?
A) Wolves can hear other wolves howling up to 10 miles away in the forest
B) Wolves have significant better night vision than humans
C) Wolves can detect the scent of prey a mile away
D) Wolves can distinguish colors just as well as humans
Wolves can distinguish colors just as well as humans
Before the famous siege of Yorktown, Virginia hosted the battle of Great Bridge in December 1775, where local militia defeated British regulars. How many times did the African American patriot and spy Billy Flora fire his musket from his exposed position before retreating?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 12
8
Which singer, recorded hits like " I never loved a Man the Way I Loved You" for Atlantic records?
A) Aretha Franklin
B) Dionne Warwick
C) Gladys Knight
D) Etta James
Aretha Franklin