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1. The world of literature lost one of its greats this week when Harper Lee passed away at the age of 89. What is the title of her seminal work of American fiction?
The Cather in the Rye
Gone with the Wind
To Kill a Mockingbird
Lillies of the Valley
 
2. After losing a bet to Jerry Seinfeld, this comedian took the stage for his first stand-up routine in 35 years.
Martin Short
Jerry Lewis
Chevy Chase
Steve Martin
 
3. "Take off, eh!" That's what the new rules for contestants on _______ are telling our neighbors to the north, as they are no longer accepting applications from Canadians.

HINT: This is particularly ironic because said show's host is from Canada!
Jeopardy!
The Price is Right
Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Family Feud
By way of explanation.....
The ban is reportedly due to Canada’s online privacy regulations.
 
4. Actress (and Mrs. Freddie Prinze Jr.) Sarah Michelle Gellar is reprising one of her films roles for TV series adaptation. Which film is getting the NBC-treatment?
Cruel Intentions
Scooby Doo
The Grudge
She's All That
 
5. To the surprise of no one at all (really...no one...at all), Adele was the big winner at the BRIT Awards (or the British Grammys). Which of these awards did she NOT claim?
Female Solo Award
Single Award
Video Award
Album Award
By way of explanation.....
The Video Award went to One Direction, which is also, unsurprising, because this award is voted on solely by fans (i.e. teenage girls with too much time on their hands.)
 
6. As a preamble to the Oscars this weekend, can you identify which nominee is the highest salary earner last year, according to Forbes magazine?
Leonardo di Caprio
Jennifer Lawrence
Matt Damon
Kate Winslet
 
7. If you've ever dreamed of the commanding voice of _______ giving you GPS direction, then you are temporarily in luck as said fellow is lending his pipes to the WAZE app.
James Earl Jones
Samuel L. Jackson
Morgan Freeman
Idris Elba
 
8. Plus size model Ashley Graham nabbed the coveted the cover of SI swimsuit issue. Which of these one-time cover models didn't think that having a full-figured model on the cover was right with this medically-questionable argument:"Your waist should be smaller than 35 [inches]. That’s what Dr. Oz said, and I’m sticking to it. I don’t think it’s healthy.”
Kathy Ireland
Cheryl Tiegs
Stephanie Seymour
Cindy Crawford
 
9. Speaking of SI swimsuit-related news, which of this cartoon's female characters got to be featured in the print and online version of the annual issue?
Archer
Futurama
Bordertown
Family Guy
 
10. For their not-so-recognizable comic hero Iron Fist, Marvel has cast an actor equally void of name recognition Finn Jones. If you are fan of this HBO series though you may know who Mr. Jones actually is.
Game of Thrones
Girls
Ballers
Boardwalk Empire
 




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