Used BR119 Flashcards
- Ronald Wayne is famous for having done what?
A. He formed the Beatles into a group and walked away before they recorded their first song
B. He co-founded Apple computers with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold his interest a few weeks later for $800
C. He invented the first cellular phone system but sold his rights to the patent for $1000 to pay off a gambling debt
B. He co-founded Apple computers with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold his interest a few weeks later for $800
- Paul Newman was famous for many great acting roles. He also had a line of great food products. Newman was also an avid race car driver. His favorite car to race was a …….
A. Ford Mustang
B. Datsun Z car
C. Chevy Corvette
B. Datsun z car
- Lorne Green, star of the MeTV series Bonanza started his working career as…..
A. A newsreader for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
B. An opera singer for the Metropolitan Opera
C. A ski instructor at Killington Vermont
A. Newsreader
- In the MeTV series Combat, who played Lieutenant Gil Hanley?
A. Vic Morrow
B. Rick Jason
C. Robert Horton
B. Rick Jason
- In the TV series Doctor Who, what recurrent enemy is known for stealing brains of victims?
A. Cyber men
B. Daleks
C. Zygons
A. Cyber Men
- Who played Dr Brackett on the MeTV series Emergency?
A. Robert Horton
B. Robert Fuller
C. Edward Anderson
B. Robert Fuller
- Julie London who played Dixie on the MeTV series Emergency was an accomplished actress but she was also well known as a ……
A. dancer
B. Singer
C. Athlete
B. Singer
- Shakespeare in the Park in Delaware Park was first performed in what year?
A. 1976
B. 1979
C. 1982
A. 1976
- The first New York World’s Fair was held in what year?
A. 1934
B. 1939
C. 1964
B. 1939
- According to the latest statistics, which pet is owned by the highest percentage of households in America ?
A. Dogs
B. Cats
C. Goldfish
A. Dogs are in 36.5% while cats are in 30.4%
- How many members of congress are there between the house and the senate?
A. 435
B. 535
C. 635
B. 535. 435 representatives and 100 senators
- How many Senators are there in the New York State Senate?
A. 26
B. 43
C. 63
C. 63
- By latest count, approximately what is the population of the City proper of Buffalo?
A. 241,000
B. 261,000
C.278,000
B. 261,310
- Follow up. By latest count, approximately what is the population of Erie county?
A. 898,000
B. 919,000
C. 962,000
B. 919,040