Author: Carla

Which volcano is visible behind Santa Catalina Arch?

A. Fuego
B. Pacaya
C. Agua

Fact: Agua Volcano rises in the distance behind the Santa Catalina Arch, forming a prominent backdrop to the streets of Antigua.

Correct Answer: Agua

What was the original purpose of Santa Catalina Arch?

A. Trade gateway
B. Military lookout
C. Religious crossing

Fact: The arch was built so cloistered nuns could cross between convent buildings without being seen from the street.

Correct Answer: Religious crossing

Which organization recognized Antigua as a heritage site?

A. UNESCO
B. National Geographic
C. World Monuments Fund

Fact: Antigua was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 for its preserved colonial layout and historical significance.

Correct Answer: UNESCO

In which 1983 film did Tom Cruise help turn Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses into a fashion phenomenon?

WarGames
The Outsiders
All the Right Moves
Risky Business

Fact: Tom Cruise’s unforgettable performance in Risky Business, particularly the iconic scene where he dances in a dress shirt, briefs, and Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, sparked a huge resurgence in the brand’s popularity. Wayfarer sales had been declining before the film but soared afterward, making the sunglasses a fashion must-have. The film is considered one of the most successful examples of product placement in movie history. Two years later, Cruise sparked another sunglasses craze when he wore Ray-Ban Aviators in Top Gun.

Correct Answer: Risky Business

Where did New York City get its “Big Apple” nickname from?

Jazz club
Broadway musical
Popular restaurant
Horse-racing term

Fact: New York City’s famous nickname is widely credited to 1920s sports journalist John J. Fitz Gerald. In horse racing, a “Big Apple” referred to the rich prize money available at the sport’s most prestigious tracks, many of which were in New York City. After hearing stable hands use the term to describe the city, Fitz Gerald adopted it in his newspaper column, helping popularize the phrase. The nickname experienced a major revival in the 1970s when New York City’s tourism bureau embraced “The Big Apple” in a highly successful marketing campaign.

Correct Answer: Horse-racing term

Who were David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser better known as?

The Blues Brothers
Starsky & Hutch
Penn & Teller
Cheech & Chong

Fact: This iconic cop show starred Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky and David Soul as Hutch. With a frothy mix of action, wisecracks and serious detective work, the beloved show was a major hit on ABC in the 1970s. Taking on dope dealers, muggers, and other thugs, Starsky & Hutch were aided by their red-and-white 1974 Ford Gran Torino and street informant Huggy Bear (Antonio Fargas). Under the radio call sign “Zebra Three”, they were known for tearing around the streets of fictional Bay City, California. The series inspired a theatrical film and a video game.

Correct Answer: Starsky & Hutch

Which feature helps barn swallows in long aerial hunts?

A. Deeply forked tail
B. Short beak
C. Broad wings

Correct Answer: Deeply forked tail

What do barn swallows often do while flying over water?

A. Drink
B. Catch fish
C. Build nests

Correct Answer: Drink

In which type of landscape do barn swallows often breed?

A. Urban rooftops
B. Open grasslands
C. Dense forests

Correct Answer: Open grasslands

What’s the word for the day after tomorrow?

Aftermorrow
Twomorrow
Overmorrow
Postmorrow

Fact: The Oxford English dictionary counts 171,476 words in current use, but there are so many more — by one count, 47,156 — that have been lost to history. Though this word is now usually considered obsolete, overmorrow is the English word for the day after tomorrow. This archaic and now obsolete word appears in the bible and throughout ancient literature. Overmorrow was in Middle English but fell out of the language. So instead of having this word, we have the wordy “day after tomorrow.” German still has this very useful word: übermorgen.

Correct Answer: Overmorrow