Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Trivia - A Google a Day LIX

Who is sent along with Raskolnikov when he is sentenced and exiled to Siberia?
Sonia

Of the two most densely populated countries in the world, which one would be second if the two were put in alphabetical order?
China

For whom was the Hudson River Vehicular Tunnel renamed in 1924?
Clifford Milburn Holland

Who turned down the role of Capt. Willard in Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" because he didn't want to be away from his wife for the projected 17-month shoot in The Philippines?
Steve McQueen

What sacred Asian instrument is made from Calcutta Cane found in rainforests?
Eloo

The leader of Iran was overthrown in 1979. Where was he living in exile at the time of his death?
Egypt

In what 2003 film did the lively star of "Will & Grace" take on the role of "Wayne"?
Pieces Of April

What coded diplomatic proposal was published that, along with the sinking of seven U.S. merchant ships, inspired President Wilson to call for war on Germany?
Zimmermann Telegram

Which of Ivan Albright's paintings features a panel that can be seen as both an opening and a final closure, accented with a bouquet of flowers?
That Which I Should Have Done I Did Not Do

Which nobel prize winning author explored philosophy through the point of view of English literature's earliest monster?
Seamus Heaney

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