Answers to Triva Quiz A
1. Paul McCartney does not own the rights to which of the following songs?
(a) I Love Lucy theme
(b) "Love Me Do"
(c) "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts roasting")
(d) "Get Back"
Answer: D - Paul has purchased several notable song-catalogs that contain show tunes and other classics. With the exception of a few songs, the Lennon-McCartney catalog is owned by Michael Jackson
2. What state is surrounded by the most water?
Answer: Hawaii. All of it is surrounded by water. Most people, amazingly enough, get this one wrong.
3. Having originally hoped to play lead guitar for the Beatles, Paul realized his wish on which of the following singles?
(a) "Sexy Sadie"
(b) "Taxman"
(c) "You Can't Do That"
(d) "Let It Be."
Answer: B - Surprise, since "Taxman" is by the Beatles' lead guitarist George Harrison.
4. A woman has 7 children. Half of them are boys. Can this be possible?
Answer: ALL the children are boys, so 1/2 half are boys and so is the other half.
5. A farmer and his hired help were carrying grain to the barn. The farmer carried two sacks of grain and the hired help two sacks. Who carried the heavier load?
Answer: The farmer's load was heavier. His hired help only carried two sacks, while the farmer carries two sacks, but his sacks are sacks of grain. The hired help only carried 2 sacks - both empty.
6. There are 7 ways a baseball player can legally reach first base without getting a hit. Taking a base on ball (a walk) is one way. Name the other 6.
Answer: Hit by pitch, passed ball, catcher interference, catcher drops third strike, fielder's choice, being designated as a pinch runner.
7. A man was born in 1955 and today he's alive and well at age 33. How is this possible?
Answer: He was born in the hospital with the room number 1955.
8. In a major league baseball game, a pitcher faced only 27 batters. Every batter he faced he struck out. He allowed no hits and no runs, but his team lost 4-0. How can this happen?
Answer: He came in as a relief pitcher in the top of first inning with no outs after the starting pitcher had already given up four runs!
Answers to Trivia Quiz B
1. Paul McCartney does not own the rights to which of the following songs?
(a) I Love Lucy theme
(b) "Love Me Do"
(c) "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts roasting...")
(d) "Get Back."
Answer: D - Paul has purchased several notable song-catalogs that contain show tunes and other classics. With the exception of a few songs, the Lennon-McCartney catalog is owned by Michael Jackson.
2. The original title of "Yesterday" was:
(a) "Scrambled Eggs"
(b) "Far Away"
(c) "Come and Gone"
(d) "Something Dumb."
Answer: A - Original first line: "Scrambled eggs, oh, my baby, how I love your legs."
3. Having originally hoped to play lead guitar for the Beatles, Paul realized his wish on which of the following songs?
(a) "Sexy Sadie"
(b) "Taxman"
(c) "You Can't Do That"
(d) "Let It Be."
Answer: B - Surprise, since "Taxman" is by the Beatles' lead guitarist George Harrison.
4. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends.
Answer: Boxing!
5. Name the one sport in which the ball is always in possession of the team on defense, and the offensive team can score without touching the ball.
Answer: Oh, come on! It's baseball!
6. There are 7 ways a baseball player can legally reach first base without getting a hit. Taking a base on balls (a walk) is one way. Name the other 6.
Answer: Hit by pitch, passed ball, catcher interference, catcher drops third strike, fielder's choice, being designated as a pinch runner.
7. Where are the lakes that are referred to in the Los Angeles Lakers?
Answer: Minnesota
8. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backwards?
Answer: Drumroll, please...Niagara Falls...about 2.5 feet each year!
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