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This Brit's own poor childhood inspired him to write books like "David Copperfield"

A. Mark Twain

B. Oscar Wilde

C. Charles Dickens

"David Copperfield", Charles Dickens’ longest novel, has a title to match: "The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery".

This famous painter was also a sculptor, an architect, and an engineer

A. Michelangelo

B. Da Vinci

C. Rembrandt

B. Da Vinci

Unlike other well-known Renaissance artists, Da Vinci never received any kind of formal education. He did, however, receive instruction at home in subjects such as reading, writing and mathematics.

This James Taylor song was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1973

A. I've Lost You

B. Burnin' Love

C. Steamroller Blues

It was intended to "mock" the inauthentic blues bands of the day. The song later appeared on two of Taylor's compilation albums and during the 1970s, Elvis Presley added "Steamroller Blues" to his concert.

This is the longest film ever made

A. Hamlet

B. The Cure for Insomnia

C. The Stand

B. The Cure for Insomnia

"The Cure for Insomnia" is the longest movie ever made at a total running time of 85 hours (5,220 min). It premiered in its entirety at The School Of The Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois from January 31 to February 3, 1987, in one continuous showing.

This famous architect designed the Guggenheim Museum

A. Frank Lloyd Wright

B. Frank Gehry

C. Norman Foster

A. Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright first proposed red marble for the museum façade. He said, "Red is the color of Creation" and he originally wanted to call the Guggenheim the "Archeseum," which means "to see from the highest."

Scout is a curious little girl still trying to figure out life in the American South in this classic novel

A. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

B. The Catcher in the Rye

C. To Kill a Mockingbird

Much of To Kill a Mockingbird was heavily inspired by Lee’s own youth. The fictional town of Maycomb is modeled after her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama.

Claude Monet is most known for his paintings of

A. Water Lilies

B. Sunflowers

C. Roses

A. Water Lilies

The Impressionist paintings of water lilies were created during the last thirty years of his life, are often considered by art critics to represent his finest work. They demonstrate his extraordinary skill at plein-air painting, his feeling for color and appreciation of light.

This was the first Rock and Roll song to hit #1 on the Charts

A. That's All Right

B. Tutti Frutti

C. Rock Around the Clock

The first rock 'n' roll song to hit #1 was "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets. It held the top spot for 8 weeks.

In "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), this was used to simulate snow during the poppy scene

A. Powdered Sugar

B. Coconut Flakes

C. Asbestos

The snow wasn't the only asbestos-laden element of production: The Wicked Witch's broom was made of asbestos, as was the Scarecrow's entire outfit.

This American architect has been called the "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism"

A. Louis Sullivan

B. Frank Gehry

C. Frank Lloyd Wright

A. Louis Sullivan

Louis Henry Sullivan is widely considered the creator of the modern skyscraper, and one of the most influential architects of our time. He served as an inspiring mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright and contributed profoundly to the Chicago group of architects

This is where the book "Fahrenheit 451" gets its name

A. He pulled it out of a hat

B. An address of an old friend

C. The temperature in which its pages will catch on fire

Bradbury chose the title after asking an expert regarding the temperature at which book paper will burn. 451 degrees Fahrenheit is the auto-ignition point of paper, the temperature at which it will catch fire without being exposed to an external flame.

This abstract expressionist was known for using the “drip technique”

A. Salvador Dali

B. Pablo Picasso

C. Jackson Pollock

C. Jackson Pollack

His nickname was 'Jack the Drippe'r and to perfect his technique he would often mix broken glass with his paint.

This musical term means to play a piece of music lively and fast

A. Allegro

B. Vibrato

C. Forte

A. Allegro

Allegro is the Italian term for "fast speed" and it is mainly used in classical pieces.

This film earned Stanley Kubrick a Razzie nomination for Worst Director

A. 2001: Space Odyssey

B. The Shining

C. Eyes Wide Shut

B. The Shining

Although "The Shining" is now considered one of the greatest horror films ever made, it originally received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike and was nominated for two Razzies.

The Burj Khalifa has rightfully earned the title of "tallest building in the world." This city is home to this towering structure

A. Abu Dhabi

B. New York City

C. Dubai

At a staggering 2,722 feet tall, Situated in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Burj Khalifa was dubbed the tallest self-supported structure upon it's opening on January 9, 2010.

This is the title Jane Austen originally gave to the book that was eventually published as Pride and Prejudice

A. Of Man and Woman

B. First Impressions

C. At First Sight

B. First Impressions

In terms of the story, Mr. Collins is incapable of reassessing his first impressions and as such remains an empty and laughable character whilst Elizabeth Bennet is capable of being shockingly awoken to her pride and prejudice. Thus, the alteration of the title reflects the logical development of the story.

This artist died poor but became incredibly rich after they died

A. Vincent Van Gogh

B. Georgia O'Keefe

c. Edgar Degas

A. Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh produced close to 900 paintings. At the age of 27, he abandoned his unsuccessful careers as an art dealer and focused on his painting and drawing. When he began painting he used peasants and farmers as models and then flowers, landscapes and himself because he was too poor to pay his subjects.

This Beatles song has been recorded by more people than any other

A. Let it Be

B. Hey Jude

C. Yesterday

Over 2,500 versions have been recorded by various artists over the years.

This famous actor said, "Here's looking at you, kid"

A. Humphrey Bogart

B. Al Pacino

C. George Burns

A. Humphrey Bogart

Originally improvised by Bogart, this line captures the wry, romantic and bittersweet tone of "Casablanca", saying a lot without explicitly stating anything.

This is what we call the stonework elements that support the glass in a Gothic window

A. Tracery

B. Branching

C. Rayonnant

A. Tracery

Next time you're staring in wonder at a Gothic window, take notice of the supportive stonework elements - That's the tracery. Complex patterns for Gothic windows were often laid out on "tracing floors," which is where these structures got their name.

This fictional book character has been featured as a major character in more films than any other

A. Dracula

B. Jay Gatsby

C. Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective has been featured in 223 movies. Second place goes to Dracula, who has been featured in 217.

This famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci was used for target practice by Napoleon’s soldiers

A. Mona Lisa

B. The Last Supper

C. Lady With an Ermin

B. The Last Supper

Leonardo Da Vinci’s second most famous work, “The Last Supper,” originally included Jesus’ feet. Unfortunately, builders installing a door where the painting was being exhibited cut into the painting’s bottom center, cutting off Jesus’ feet.

This was Chuck Berry's only No.1 pop hit

A. My Ding-a-Ling

B. Johnny B. Goode

C. Maybellene

A. My Ding-a-Ling

'My Ding-a-Ling', released in 1972, was his only No.1 song. All the others were top 10 but never made it to the top spot.

In "Gone With the Wind" this gift is what Rhett brings back from New Orleans for Mammy

A. Scarf

B. Pralines

C. Petticoat

Although Scarlett insists she doesn't deserve it, Rhett brings Mammy a red petticoat from New Orleans. "Mammy's a smart old soul," he says, "And one of the few people who's respect I'd like to have."

This component in a typical staircase is responsible for supporting the surface portion of stairs on which people walk

A. Stringer

B. Risers

C. Swell Step

A. Stringer

Most stairs are composed of four main components, including the stringers, treads, risers, and swell step (also known as the starter step). The stringers, which run along the side of the stairs, are responsible for supporting other components and the weight of people walking on the stairs