Trivia - February 2007

The statement below is false.

The statement above is true.

Which statement is correct?

2007-02-14 13:31:20 · 11 answers · asked by dg24 2

1.kiss a toad or kiss a snake?

2.have a crazy mom or a crazy dad?

3.be a King/Queen with a ugly and mean spouse or homeless with a nice and good looking spouse?

4.have super powers(what ever and however many you want) or have a time machine?

2007-02-14 13:27:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anastasia♥ 2

Me and my friend are really drunk and we're literally arguing over what sound an ambulance makes!

I'd say, "REAR-REAR-REAR-REAR-REAR...!"
But she thinks it's "WEOO-WEOO-WEOO-WEOO-WEOO...!"

Someone please settle this argument once and for all?!

2007-02-14 12:25:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

want to give him to them and that they are doing everything to let you give up your child, to the extent of not supporting you in your financial needs.Considering you have no source of income for you are stioll too young and haven't finished your studies yet?

2007-02-14 11:50:23 · 3 answers · asked by Psyche P 1

2007-02-14 10:45:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help...looking for the name of an Irish ship which sank on February 14. No year supplied...just desperately looking foir this ship.

2007-02-14 10:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Rebecca C 1

2007-02-14 09:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by Pete T 2

For example: When ants wake up they stretch like humans.

Or:The phrase 'It's all fun and games until someone looses an eye' comes from gladitors when the only rule was no eye gouging.

Continue on please...

2007-02-14 08:28:14 · 21 answers · asked by razorspirit101 1

What are some harry potter candies?

(i know, this is trivia)

Who can name the most?

^_^

2007-02-14 08:16:57 · 9 answers · asked by Jez 4

Can anyone find out how to fit this together? The link to the page its on is below. Email me a screenshot or directions on how to do it.

http://www.militantplatypus.com/games/gamepage.php?game=russian%20puzzle&PHPSESSID=9f2d32473d48a043411b385067717830

2007-02-14 08:10:29 · 4 answers · asked by offroadn_redneck 2

2007-02-14 07:59:56 · 4 answers · asked by Diana K 1

2007-02-14 07:48:38 · 9 answers · asked by Tim 1

2007-02-14 07:46:06 · 5 answers · asked by alex s 1

2007-02-14 07:42:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 07:37:59 · 5 answers · asked by samantha c 1

Here is the link to my photo album with the images. Thanks again for your help!

http://photos.yahoo.com/kiliff

2007-02-14 07:32:36 · 4 answers · asked by Star 6

Question 1.Why did Olaudah Equiano’s two countrymen jump into the sea?

They wanted to swim

They wanted to fish

They preferred death to a life of misery

They had become insane

They had been pushed into the sea



Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

Who lured Squanto and other native Americans on board and kidnapped them?

John Smith

Thomas Dermer

Thomas Hunt

John Slany




Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

Thomas Paine wrote all of the following EXCEPT:

The American Crisis

Poor Richard's Almanack

Common Sense

Rights of Man



Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

Who was Benjamin Franklin’s only confidante regarding his life in Philadelphia?

Keimer

Collins

Bradford

Read

Quaker



Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

Thomas Jefferson was governor of _______ from 1779 to 1781.

Pennsylvania

New York


Massachusetts


Virginia



Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

“Well done is better than well said” is one of Benjamin Franklin’s famous aphorisms. What do you suppose he meant by this particular aphorism?

Actions speak louder than words.

If you are going to do a good job, it is far better to discuss it before you actually do the job.

Say that you are going to do something well, then do it!

You must plan your actions carefully before you execute them.



Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

“Tyranny like hell is not easily conquered.” This statement from Thomas Paine’s “The Crisis” is an example of a/an:

allusion.

personification.

metaphor.

irony.

aphorism.



Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

According to Thomas Jefferson, why did the King of England dissolve representative houses repeatedly?

For lack of the required number of members

For opposing his invasions on the rights of the people

For not functioning properly

For not looking after the welfare of the people

For inciting the people against him



Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

What was one of the first things that Squanto taught the English?

How to roast a chicken

How to speak tribal language

How to swim

How to use fish fertilizer with their crops

How to find water in the forest




Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

"The clouds appeared to me to be land, which disappeared as they passed along." When does Olaudah Equiano make this observation?

When he reaches Barbados

When he sees the flying fishes

When he sees the slaves enchained

When he looks through the quadrants

When he was put down under the deck



Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

“No gains without pains” is one of Benjamin Franklin’s famous aphorisms. What do you suppose he meant by this particular aphorism?

Hard work is the price of success.

It is painful to gain weight, especially on your joints.

Watch your money closely.

Never trust anyone with your investments.



Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 8 points)

Why was Olaudah Equiano spared the fetters on the ship carrying slaves?

He was well behaved

He was too young

He was ill

He was fishing

He had to clean the deck



Question 13 (True/False Worth 2 points)

Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography describes his African homeland, his voyage from Africa to America, and the cruelty of slavery and the slave trade.

True
False



Question 14 (True/False Worth 2 points)

Capt. Henry Pascal purchased Olaudah Equiano and renamed him Gustavus Vassa. Equiano was beaten until he answered to his new name.

True
False

2007-02-14 07:26:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 06:59:11 · 5 answers · asked by Orlando R 1

2007-02-14 06:21:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

the population of Southeast Asia is less ethnically diverse than that of East Asia. True or false?

2007-02-14 06:06:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 05:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by Rastamon' 2

In his will, Mr. Adams left 25% of his estate to his wife and unevenly divided the balance between his son and his daughter. If the son received $36,000 as his share, what was the total value of the estate?

A) $36,000
B) $72,000
C) $80,000
D) Not enough information is given

2007-02-14 05:12:08 · 7 answers · asked by M 2

2007-02-14 04:52:29 · 5 answers · asked by ace_player13 1

And why did he/she make it look like a female's behind? Or is it just me that can see that...

2007-02-14 04:39:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 04:32:06 · 9 answers · asked by vagpenisdude 4

2007-02-14 04:01:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

got to help!

2007-02-14 04:00:45 · 2 answers · asked by Michael 2

2007-02-14 03:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by jojo 1

In 2006, what 3 main events will stand the test of time and be remembered forever?

2007-02-14 02:07:08 · 4 answers · asked by tttulsa 1

2007-02-14 01:38:00 · 8 answers · asked by So_Seductive 1