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 web posted September 17, 2007 CARL LANGLEY – The following is a weekly quiz compiled by retired newspaper reporter, editor and columnist Carl Langley. It is aimed at expanding a reader’s word power and general knowledge. Take the quiz and write down your answers to see how well you score. 1. What is a harlequin? A. A person who amuses others B. A circus trapeze artist C. A nightclub manager D. A big band drummer. 2. What is a tosspot? A. A kitchen helper B. A garbage collector C. A drunkard D. A traveling salesman 3. What is a nom de plume? A. A breed of chicken B. A decorative hat C. A type of fishing tackle D. A fictitious name used by a writer 4. What is a sous chef? A. A chef working under an executive chef B. A chef who specializes in the making of soups C. A chef in charge of a railroad kitchen D. A chef who is expert in cake baking 5. Who portrayed Rhett Butler in “Gone With the Wind?” A. Fred Roberson B. Monroe Kneece C. Clark Gable D. Jimmy Stewart 6. Which author wrote the famed classic novel “Ben Hur?” A. Robert J. Wallace B. Lew Wallace C. George Wallace D. Hot Lips Wallace 7. Which actor portrayed the Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz?” A. Humphrey Bogart B. Alan Ladd C. Jack Palance D. Bert Lahr 8. Which author wrote the classic novel “Two Years Before the Mast?” A. Harriett Beecher Stowe B. Murray Hefflefinger C. Richard Henry Dana D. Thomas Hart Benton 9. Which American president had to deal with the Whiskey Rebellion? A. James Monroe B. Chester A. Arthur C. George Washington D. Rutherford B. Hayes 10. Which American general said an unprintable word when ordered by the Germans to surrender at the Battle of the Bulge? A. James Gavin B. George Patton C. Mark Clark D. Anthony McAuliffe Answers: 1-A 2-C 3-D 4-A 5-C 6-B 7-D 8-C 9-C 10-D Scoring: 10 right, go to the head of the class, 9 right superior, 8 right excellent, 7 right good, 6 or less right re-enroll in elementary school For all
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