MOVIES
What are the names of the families at odds in the movie Romeo and Juliet.
A. Shark's and Jet's
B. Montague's and Capulet's
C. Cappilotta's and Mastrondardi's
D. Cappuccino's and Espresso's
B. Montague's and Capulet's
Which well known writer is responsible for the quote:
" When a happy person comes into the room, it is as if another candle has been lit."
A. Friedric Nietzsche
B. Shakespeare
C. David Mamet
D. Ralph Waldo Emerson
D. Ralph Waldo Emerson
What city became known as "Rubber City" as the center of America's booming tire industry and birthplace of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company?
A. Livonia, Michigan
B. Lawton, Oklahoma
C. Topeka, Kansas
D. Arkon, Ohio
D. Arkon, Ohio
April 4th of what year did the Twin towers of the World Trade Center officially open?
A. 1966
B. 1979
C. 1973
D. 1963
C. 1973
Known for his work in Star Wars, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Doctor Zhivago to name a few. This distinguished actor was born April 2nd, 1914, and died in 2000.
A. Dirk Bogarde
B. Laurence Olivier
C. David Niven
D. Sir Alec Guinness
D. Sir Alec Guinness
What is the title of the movie wherein Fred Astaire's character, Don Hewes, vows to make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees. This turns out to be the inexperienced Hannah (played by Judy Garland) who Don tries to make into his new dance partner.
A. "Easter Parade"
B. "Dirty Dancing"
C. "Come Along, Hannah"
D. "The Best Worst Dancer"
A. "Easter Parade"
Marilu Henner is the author of which quote:
A. "The most respectable person sits at the table."
B. "Everyone wins in the room with friends."
C. "The key to your life is how well you deal with Plan B."
D. "Your best bet in life is to keep up with the Jones'."
C. "The key to your life is how well you deal with Plan B."
April 8th was draw a _______ day.
A. Boquet
B. Bird
C. Groundhog
D. Pet
B. Bird
On April 7th, 1940 the U.S. Post Office Department issued a 10-cent stamp honoring who for recognizing his impact as an educator, institution builder, and national leader.
A. Booker T. Washington
B. Martin Luther King Jr.
C. A. Philip Randolph
D. Superman
A. Booker T. Washington
Which of the following musicians born in 1932 is considered one of the most influential figures in modern music:
A. Clive Davis
B. Barry Manilow
C. Carlos Santana
D. Aretha Franklin
A. Clive Davis
In the movie "Harvey" the main character is a wealthy drunk who starts having visions of a giant _________ named Harvey.
A. Elephant
B. Rabbit
C. Teddy Bear
D. Monster
B. Rabbit
Complete this quote:
"Either you run the __________ or the ________ runs you." Jim Rohn
A. Roost, roost
B. Day, day
C. Marathon, marathon
D. Kids, kids
B. Day, day
April 10th, 1950 is the birthday of this professional baseball player from Donora, Pennsylvania was a talented outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds and became an integral part of the "Big Red Machine" helping the team capture two World Series championships in 1975 and 1976.
A. Frank Thomas
B. Mickey Mantle
C. Ken Griffey Sr.
D. Jackie Jensen
C. Ken Griffey Sr.
April 9th, 1959 NASA introduced the Mercury 7, the first group of American astronauts selected to lead the nation into human spaceflight.
True or False?
True!
April 9th 1887 was the birthday of which pioneering American composer?
A. Florence Price
B. William Mason
C. Arthur Foote
D. John Knowles Paine
A. Florence Price
What is the title of this movie that was played on April 20th here at American House:
Description: Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.
A. "The Demented Detectives"
B. "The Midday Murders"
C. "The Thursday Murder Club"
D. "The Sugarbush Senior Center Murder Club"
C. "The Thursday Murder Club"
NASA astronaut James Lovell is the author of the following quote:
A. "We do not realize what we have on Earth until we leave it."
B. "Earth is more spacious than it seems."
C. "When Earth is so full of beauty, space feels like a void."
D. "The deep black of space is vacuous and sustains no life."
A. "We do not realize what we have on Earth until we leave it."
The U.S. Table Tennis team made a groundbreaking trip to China at the invitation of the Chinese team, which led to a weeklong visit later called:
A. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy"
B. "Table Talks"
C. "Ground Breaking BombBusters"
D. "Ping-a-ling Nixon's King"
A. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy"
April 12th 1633 who was put on trial for heresy before the Roman Inquisition for supporting the heliocentric model, which depicted the idea that Earth rotates around the sun.
A. Edwin Windkist
B. Galileo Galilei
C. Harland Cob
D. Immanuel Kant
B. Galileo Galilei
April 14th, 1932 this famous American country singer-songwriter was born.
A. Loretta Lynn
B. Hank Williams
C. Ronie Gilbert
D. Woody Guthrie
A. Loretta Lynn
"The Greatest Game Ever Played," a movie we showed on April 7th, is based on a true story about what:
A. A janitor working at a popular stadium hones his pitching skills after hours and by happenstance his skills and determination are recognized by a recruiter for a major league team, landing him a spot on one of the greatest teams in history.
B. When Oscar, a lonely outcast in his hometown of Detroit, finds an abandoned golf club and ball, he studies the game and hones his skills until he is recognized and becomes successful enough to make it to PGA tour.
C. Francis Ouimet fights class prejudice while mastering golf, a game guarded by the upper crust. Employed as a caddy at an elite country club, he hones his skills during off hours. His father disapproves, but a few admirers help him enter the 1913 U.S. Open.
D. When Forest finds himself broke, divorced, and estranged by his entire family he just about loses hope, until he meets a young boy who he begins to coach and mentor into a professional young athlete, breaking barriers and records across the charts nationwide.
C. Francis Ouimet fights class prejudice while mastering golf, a game guarded by the upper crust. Employed as a caddy at an elite country club, he hones his skills during off hours. His father disapproves, but a few admirers help him enter the 1913 U.S. Open.
This Eudora Welty quote goes as follows:
A. "One good day after another builds to make a life."
B. "Respect can transform a hardened heart."
C. "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away."
D. "The difference between a flower and a weed is a judgment."
C. "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away."
April 13th, 1997 which professional athlete won his first Masters Tournament at age 21.
A. Tiger Woods
B. Roger Clemens
C. Cynthia Cooper
D. Karl Malone
A. Tiger Woods
April 20th 1912 marked the date of one of the most remarkable days in ballpark history. Two iconic parks opened for the first time. Fenway park in Boston and which other park?
A. Navin Field
B. Wrigley Field
C. Yankee Stadium
D. Tropicana Field
A. Navin Field in Detroit, which would later be known as Tiger Stadium.
What was Dame Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) known for?
A. A prolific Swedish actress
B. Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 7
C. British fashion designer
D. Her work with young girls/women at her world-famous finishing school
C. British fashion designer
Dame Vivienne Westwood was a pioneering British fashion designer and activist whose influence reshaped both fashion and culture. She played a pivotal role in the punk rock fashion movement, helping to define its rebellious aesthetic. Committed to sustainability and environmental causes, Westwood used her runway shows and pubic appearances to advocate for ethical fashion practices.