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100
In what county did A. W. Grimes live in 1860?
Bastrop
100
What is the earliest issue of Consumer Reports available in the archive? (Give month and year)
January 1984
100
In ProCitizen, what two specific time periods are listed under American History?
Colonial Period and Independence and 1800s.
100
Name 3 recent Nolo books that a small businessperson could read on a RRPL database.
Answers vary from selection on lower half of SBRC homepage
100
What is the plot of William Carlos Williams’s famous poem: “This is Just to Say”?
A man leaves a note to his wife apologizing for eating the plums she had left in the refrigerator.
200
In the 1940 census what is the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's family governess?
Elspeth Connochie
200
For the May 2017 edition, what is the first article appearing in the results?
"The Heart of the Matter"
200
Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday this year, on what date was the county officially founded?
July 1, 1867
200
Find two forms relevant to nonprofits
Answers will vary (Hint: Business Areas.)
200
This type of woodworking joint is a feature of high quality furniture and has a bird's name in it. What is the name of the joint?
A dovetail joint.
300
What was Richard Nixon's Social Security?
567-68-0515
300
in the 2017 Consumer Reports Annual Car Guide, which make and model car scored the highest in their Top 10 Picks list?
The Audi Q7 scored highest at 90.
300
What is Russian author Anton Chekov's most unusual alias?
"The man without a spleen"
300
Name 3 IRS forms found in the small business start-up kit.
8832, 8716, SS-4
300
What is the profession of Donald Trump's older sister?
Federal appeals court judge (in Philadelphia).
400
In the 1940 census then actor Ronald Reagan and his actress wife Jane Wyman lived at what street address?
1326B Londonderry View
400
How many different Consumer Reports titles are available in the database?
Three
400
What is the name of the U-Boat captain that sank the Lusitania?
Walther Schwieger
400
A landscaper seeking industry information would not want to miss the _____ reports.
Barnes
400
Nicola Sturgeon: What is her official title, party affiliation, and year born?
First Minister of Scotland - Scottish National Party - 1970
500
Audie Murphy, raised around Farmersville, TX and one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers in World War Two, died in a Virginia plane crash on May 28, 1971. At what time did he die?
12:43 P.M.
500
Which dishwasher manufacturer was featured in the May 2007 issue detailing a recall due to risk of fire?
Maytag
500
Name three South African authors born in 1955.
Ian Goldin, Ngema Mbonegeni, Lloyd Neville Spencer
500
According to the start-up kit, what is one suggestion for choosing a winning business name?
Answers may vary.
500
Find a video explaining how to preserve comic books.
Hobbies & Crafts Ref Center: Collecting - Comic Books - right side of results: "How to Preserve Comic Books"